Natural history with a Nova Scotian bent is the modus operandi of this interesting museum, where informative exhibits cover everything from the gold rush to Mi'kmaw culture, whaling and Nova Scotian woodlands. A perennial favorite is Gus the Gopher Tortoise, who's been a resident here for more than 70 years.
Museum of Natural History
Halifax
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