Haliburton House Museum

Haliburton House Museum

Haliburton House Museum is located in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was built in the 1930s for Thomas Chandler Haliburton.

Haliburton was a prominent politician, judge, and writer during the colonial period of Nova Scotia, playing an important role in the province’s history as Canada’s first internationally best-selling author. In 1833, he purchased the land, and in 1837, he built this house where he lived with his wife and children until 1856. In 1940, this beautiful residence was converted into a museum to help people better understand Haliburton’s legendary life. Visitors can explore the bedrooms, living rooms, study, and other spaces inside the building, all preserved just as they were originally, with exquisitely beautiful furniture and decorations that are truly awe-inspiring.

The most striking collection in the museum is the porcelain collection owned by Haliburton’s daughter, which consists of 363 pieces — mostly British tableware and Chinese-imported porcelain. It is the earliest porcelain collection in Canada and is incredibly exquisite.

Haliburton House Museum

Must-visit reason: The former home of Canada’s earliest internationally best-selling author

Continent where the attraction is located: North America

Country/region where the attraction is located: Canada

Province/state where the attraction is located: Nova Scotia