Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

11/03/2026

Two spaces remaining in Nora's workshop this Thursday!

Join watercolour artist Nora Gross in an introductory/improver workshop to explore the art of watercolour!

Nora has moved and taught across Canada and settled in NS in 1983. She is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour and was the Atlantic Regional Director for many years, and she is a popular instructor for many Maritime Art groups.

Thursday, November 5 | 5:00-9:00 PM

Spaces are limited! Reserve yours now: https://coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca/product/intro-to-watercolour/

11/03/2026

Enter now! Help spread the word about Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art and you could win two free tickets!

Next Thursday, Nov 12 at the Sanctuary Arts Centre: Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee, Lotus Wight will guide you through a dynamic cultural experience that will engage all of your senses.

This heritage gala, presented by the CHRHS & HCFS includes a tasting experience, five incredible performances, and curated silent auction. If you love local arts, culture and heritage, you won't want to miss this.

To enter on Facebook:

1. Like this post!

2. Share this post!

3. Leave us a comment! Tag the person you would bring, or the artists(s) you're most looking forward to seeing!

You have 72 hours! Contest closes on Friday, Nov 6 at 4:00 PM.

The winner will be drawn from all collected entries on Instagram and Facebook. Yes, we will check to see if you followed all the steps! Best of luck!

11/03/2026

Vendor spotlight on Déjà vu Decor!

We are excited to welcome back Déjà vu Decor to our market this year. Robyn creates wooden crafts and repurposes items for home decor.

Visit Robyn and more than 25 other vendors at the Warm Up to Winter Market, on Saturday, November 21, from 11am to 3pm, at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm!

Admission is by donation and all proceeds support our community museum

11/02/2026

Tune in to CBC Mainstreet today between 3:30-4 PM!

Jon Stone will be chatting with Preston Mulligan about Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art, coming to the Sanctuary Arts Centre on Thursday, November 12!

They will be giving away two tickets live on air! You wont want to miss it!

Jon is the Event Organizer of Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art, as well as Chair of the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, and a Board Member of the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society.

11/02/2026

Happy Monday, Farm Friends! It sure seems like it'll be a nice one!

We have boeuf bourguignon on the menu this week for those who need a cozy meal to go with their cozy evenings. Potato dill soup is also available if you'd enjoy something on the lighter side.

Biscuits are back in baking, along with gooey butter tart bars, almond peanut butter cookies, and our popular raspberry ricotta rolls!

As always, get those orders in by noon on Thursday here: https://coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca/product-category/food/

Orders can be picked up on Friday between 12-4!

11/02/2026

Vendor spotlight on Susan Lawlor Designs!

Susan is a regular vendor at our winter market and Fibre Frolic. She also sells some of her products, including handmade dolls, in our Gift Shop, and she recently taught her very first eco printing workshop at the museum!

Visit Susan and more than 25 other vendors at the Warm Up to Winter Market, on Saturday, November 21, from 11am to 3pm, at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm!

Admission is by donation and all proceeds support our community museum.

10/30/2026

Thanks so much to all the Tellers and guests who made last evening's Ghostly Gala so special.

We did not host a costume contest, but if we had, our former Collections Assistant, Kaelin would have taken the cake! During her two seasons with us, Kaelin frequently worked in the Giles House, and became very familiar with the Giles Family history in Cole Harbour. Here she is portraying none other than the ghost of Joseph Giles!

Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone!

10/30/2026

Have you ever wanted to try naturally dyeing with indigo?

Join Katherine Carey in this special workshop at the farm museum to learn how to use Japanese indigo and resist techniques to create beautiful colour and patterns on fabric.

Thursday, Nov 19 | 4-6 PM | $35

Participants will take home their own handkerchief creations!

Katherine is a knitter, spinner, dyer, and farmer who is focused on how textiles go from earth to garment, using traditional tools and technologies.

Spaces are limited! Reserve yours now through our online shop! Link is in our bio.

10/30/2026

Have you noticed the beautiful golden tamaracks around the outdoor classroom lately? One of our favourite native trees.

10/30/2026

Vendor spotlight on Beadwork by Marissa and Strawberry Eagle Creations!

New to our market this year are Beadwork by Marissa and Strawberry Eagle Creations! They will be sharing a table to bring you a beautiful selection of Indigenous beadwork, including jewelery, pins, keychains, lanyards, and more!

Visit Marissa, Natasha and more than 25 other vendors at the Warm Up to Winter Market, on Saturday, November 21, from 11am to 3pm, at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm!

Admission is by donation and all proceeds support our community museum.