The Creamery
Heritage Centre

Discover the heart of the North Shore

Heritage Experience in the Heart of Tatamagouche

Discover the stories that shaped the North Shore

The national award-winning Tatamagouche Creamery Heritage Centre will delight and educate visitors of all ages with professionally designed and interactive exhibits.  Investigate detailed genealogy records, maps and documents in our Resource Centre of the North Shore Archives. Don’t miss our Gift Shop for souvenirs to remind you of this one-of-a-kind heritage experience.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that
Tatamagouche is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

We honour the lives, knowledge, culture and history of all
those who have lived and cared for this land.

We are dedicated to sharing this land and these waters as we
live together in peace and friendship.

A Journey Through Time

Discover what awaits you at the Heritage Centre

Heritage and Discovery in Tatamagouche

Interactive Exhibits

History brought to life in our award-winning galleries. Visit six different exhibits that reflect the changes over the years. 

History & Ancestry in Tatamagouche

North Shore Archives

Uncover your roots in our Resource Centre, featuring a deep collection of genealogy records and historical maps. We preserve the multicultural stories of Tatamagouche and the surrounding communities for every generation.

Culture and Connection in Tatamagouche

Events

There is always something happening at Creamery Square.  Heritage workshops, performances and gallery at the Grace to the local Farmers’ Market, we serve as a vibrant cultural hub for the entire community.

Find Us in the Village

Visit the Heritage Centre Tatamagouche

Make the Heritage Centre your home base for exploring the North Shore. Situated in the vibrant Creamery Square, our facility offers a peaceful retreat where history, culture, and community meet.

Spend an afternoon wandering through our award-winning galleries, uncovering family secrets in the archives, or finding that perfect, locally-crafted gifts, or both fiction or non-fiction books written by local authors to take home. Whether you’re arriving by car or walking in off the Trans Canada Trail, we invite you to slow down and immerse yourself in the stories that make our village truly one-of-a-kind.

Creamery Square Heritage Society accepts donations to support our work

CRA tax receipts are provided for Canadian donations over $20.00.
Donations may be emailed to: tr*******@****************um.ca

Cheques may be made out to: Creamery Square Heritage Society and mailed to: 
Creamery Square Heritage Society
P.O.Box 402, Tatamagouche, Nova Scoita
B0k 1V0

Join the Story of the North Shore Tatamagouche

Your journey into the past starts here

Whether you are planning a weekend visit or looking to trace your family’s history, there are many ways to connect with the Heritage Centre. Join us in preserving the vibrant legacy of Tatamagouche for generations to come.

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September/ October Hours

September 26th - 9am-1pm
Sept 27th - closed
October 3rd - 9am-1pm
October 10th - 9am-1pm

After October 10th, the museum is closed for the season