Sat, April 18, 2026
When: Saturday April 18th from 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: In the Cookhouse at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Come on down to the Cookhouse to find out about our plans to create an Arboretum at the Village. We will be utilizing the trees already growing, together with others that will be brought to the site from within the area our Arboretum will represent. This area is very large, stretching from Lawrencetown to Ecum Secum and inland to Trafalgar and Upper Musquodoboit.
Wed, June 03, 2026
Regular visitor hours for the 2026 Season start on June 1st
Wednesday to Sunday,
9:30AM to 4 PM
(Cookhouse: 11AM to 3PM)
Sat, June 06 - Sun, June 07, 2026
Ahoy! Our Eastern Shore culture is anchored in the coves, harbours, and inlets that form the wild shores where we live. These cold, clear waters yield some of the best seafood in the province, and we celebrate that coastal connection in a big way! From contemporary dishes, to simple steamed shellfish, or tried and true traditional favourites, there's something for everyone. Rain or shine!
Check the festival website for details and a complete list of vendors and samples.
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village has free-roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds
Sun, June 21, 2026
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The Heritage Village will be overflowing with a wide range of antique vehicles during this popular annual event.
We will be hosting special Fathers Day draws and live music inside the Clam Factory. Kids can challenge Dad to a Kub Kar race after they have made their own car in the Boatshop. Kub Kar Kits available in the store and will be cut out between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the Boat Shop.
Snacks and a variety of Cookhouse meals will be available on site. See below for details.
This event may be impacted by rain. We will announce our decision regarding weather on Saturday June 20th by noon. Please check here or on social media for updates.
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
$8.00 at the door (12 and under free)
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Antique Car Owners - Registration Details
Vehicles from 1990 and older accepted.
9am to 12pm - Participant registration
approx 3pm - Show Trophies Awarded
All registered antique vehicle drivers and one passenger receive free admission to the village and complimentary coffee & tea.
The following options will be available for purchase on-site
Father's Day Cookhouse Menu (11am to 3pm)
Soup of the day
Cookhouse Baked Beans
Gingerbread with Rhubarb Sauce
Coffee/tea/lemonade
Clam Factory Sweets
Rhubarb Squares
Coffee Cake
Brownies
Coffee/tea/lemonade
BBQ - located beside the Clam Factory
Hot Dog
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Smokie Sausage
Please Note:
Memory Lane Heritage Village has free-roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
Heritage Society Memberships will not be available to purchase on special event days. If you wish to take advantage of the free admission perk on special event days you must purchase your membership ahead of time.
Learn More About Memberships >
Wed, July 01, 2026
Enjoy a free freshly made donut from our vintage Belshaw Donut Robot, then explore the Village, filled with games and demonstrations. Check out the schedule below for the full list of activities.
Rain or shine
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village has free-roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
Free admission, Donations greatly appreciated
Please note: Activity list is subject to change. Some activities listed are weather dependent, but the donuts will be fresh and hot, regardless of any rain!
10:30 AM Doors Open, Donuts Await
Donuts In the Garage
Get your free donut! Donut making with vintage Belshaw donut robot (while supplies last). Donuts will also be sold in the Gift Shop at the discretion of the Donut Flipping Team.
On the Playing Field
Traditional Relays on the Playing Field (three legged race, potato sack, egg & spoon, scavenger hunt)
Dominion Day and Canada Day Trivia, Crazy Eights, and Flag Guessing Games
In and Around the Schoolhouse
Write a letter on the typewriter
Guess the artifact
Create your own flag
In the Clam Factory
Model boat display by the Maritime Ship Modelers Guild (sailing also on the Dufferin Pond)
On the Dufferin Pond (behind the Clam Factory)
Make a paper boat, or sail a wind-up rubber band boat, or purchase a balloon boat in the Gift Shop. Make a paper hat to wear while you sail your ship.
Inside The Webber House
Homestead Preservation Artifact Game & Create The Plate
By the Boat Shop
Learn how to wringer wash
Mine Camp
Hunt for minerals in the rock pile
Gold panning demonstrations
2026 menu TBA
Sat, July 11 - Sun, July 12, 2026
The Women's Heritage Celebration is an annual celebration and acknowledgement of women’s work in the home and community, with activities for the entire family throughout the village grounds.
Free Admission (Donations Appreciated)
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village has free-roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
2026 details coming soon, please check back.
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village is a scent-free environment.
Sat, September 12, 2026
Enjoy a Musique Royale Concert in the historic Clam Harbour United Church, followed by a three course dinner in the Cookhouse with a menu inspired by the evening repertoire.
Reservations must be made by the Thursday before the concert.
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village is a scent-free environment.
Concert: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM (with a 20 minute intermission)
'Inspired by Music' Dinner: 7:00 PM - A three course dinner in the Cookhouse following the concert
Concert Only: $30
Concert & 'Inspired by Musique' Dinner: $75
Reserve early to avoid disappointment. Reservations must be made by the Thursday before the concert.
Seating Accommodations
If you would like to reserve a specific seat please purchase your ticket online and call us at 902-845-1937 to make seating arrangements.
View Seating Chart (pdf)
2026 Menu and Performer details will be posted in the spring. Please check back.
Sat, October 03, 2026
The Nova Scotia Forest Festival is back on Saturday, October 3rd.
The festival will run from 11 AM to 4 PM and is a showcase of the many ways Nova Scotians connect to our forests for their livelihood, housing, recreation, food, and heritage. Featuring live horse logging demonstrations and chainsaw carving with artist Tiffany Stevens. Enjoy axe throwing, hands-on activities & heritage demonstrations for all ages.
The event culminates in the Golden Axe-throwing Tournament where local businesses will be going axe-head to axe-head to see who has the chops.
The Nova Scotia Forest Festival is rain or shine, so come on out no matter the weather!
See below for activity details!
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village has farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
More activities will be added in the coming months, so please check back!
For a hands-on festival experience, please keep these times in mind as you plan your visit!
This schedule is subject to change.
Campfire Entertainment
There's nothing like some campfire tunes to get the toes a'tapping! (The actual fire will be determined by the forest fire index at the time.)
Stay tuned for a music shcedule, which will be posted closer to the event.
Horse Power
Join Clydesdales Dan & Ruby for a ride around the Village or try to see if you can move a log like they can!
Hands On Hand Tools
Try your hand at the two-person cross-cut saw and learn the difference between an auger and a brace and bit.
Bobsled & Forestry Tools Display
How well do you know your forestry tools? Try this matching game and see how a traditional bobsled was loaded with lumber.
Maple Syrup Tasting
(White kiosk across from the School)
Free sample of pancakes Famous Lemmon’s maple syrup. Purchase some while supplies last.
Behind Webber's Motel. Access through the gate between The School (Building #2) and The Church (Building #3)
Axe-Throwing
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Take aim and learn the sport of axe-throwing!
1:30 - 3:00 PM - 8th Annual Eastern Shore Golden Axe Throwing Tournament
3:00 - 4:00 PM - Take aim and learn the sport of axe-throwing!
BBQ
Hot dogs, hamburgers, non-alcoholic beverages available. Grab a snack and watch the axes fly.
Fried Bread & Molasses - Free Samples in the Kitchen
Dough floggers, toutons, flummies… so many names for this delicious treat.
Decorate a Locally Farmed Christmas Tree in the Parlour
The wonderful scent of fresh balsam fir evokes so many memories. Pick your favourite old fashioned ornament and place it on the tree.
Shingle Mill, Buzz Saw, Lathe, Belt-driven Lathe Demonstrations
Lots of machines on the go, take home your very own shingle.
Forest Walkabout
Throughout the Village you will find signs pointing out trees and other forest species, in many cases alongside these signs are artifacts (objects) that came from these forest species.
Steam Box Demonstrations
Learn how easy it is to bend wood, when you have steam on your side.
Learn to Canoe
Pop on a lifejacket and step into a modern canoe, for a paddle around the Dufferin Pond.
Lumber Legacy: Contributions of African Nova Scotians to the Forest Industry
Drop in to see this returning exhibit once again.
Forest Nova Scotia
Chat with forest industry representatives and pick up a seedling to take home and plant.
Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest / Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners Association
Drop by for a tree seedling and a cookie (not the edible kind) and hear about the amazing work this organization is doing just down the road.
Information & Tickets Kiosk
Eat Like a Lumberjack
$14 (no tax)
Stay tuned for the 2026 menu!
Never before has promoting your business been so much fun! We are looking for local businesses to take part in the 6th Annual Golden Axe-Throwing Tournament at the Nova Scotia Forest Festival. Public Axe Throwing will be available before and after the tournament.
Find out if you have the chops!
Assign one person to represent your business in the tournament and they'll go axe-head to axe-head to find out who will take home the Golden Axe (and bragging rights) until next year!
Deadline for businesses to enter is Monday September 21st at 11:59pm.
View Tournament Information >
To register a participant, please contact Thea Wilson-Hammond at 902-845-1937 or at info@visitmemorylane.ca.
Sat, October 17, 2026
Our heritage buildings will host vendors from throughout the Maritime region. Come to shop, learn, and be inspired. There are lots of corners, benches, and places to work on your projects and meet up with fellow makers so bring your projects, questions, and curiosity!
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Admission: $7
Cookhouse Lunch Menu - Served 11am to 3pm
Check back soon for more details
Please note: the vendor line-up and activities are subject to change.
Stayt tuned for 2026 vendors and demonstration details coming soon.
PLEASE NOTE:
Memory Lane Heritage Village has free-roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
Memory Lane Heritage Village is a scent-free environment.
Heritage Society Memberships will not be available to purchase on special event days. If you wish to take advantage of the free admission perk on special event days you must purchase your membership ahead of time.
Learn More About Memberships >
Sat, November 14 - Sun, November 15, 2026
An authentic 1940s Christmas dinner served by candlelight in our traditionally decorated Cookhouse. No turkey! See below for details and please read all information prior to booking.
Arrive at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM
The Heritage Village will be decorated with lights to enjoy a stroll down Memory Lane before dinner.
Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village is a scent-free environment.
Join us for a free A 'Musical Friends' Christmas Concert in the historic Clam Harbour United Church prior to the dinner.
Roast Chicken, Summer Savory Dressing and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Pickles,
Plum Pudding or Carrot Cake with Rum Sauce and a Selection of Christmas Cookies
Tea or Coffee
Table Costs:
6 person table: $360
8 person table: $480
10 person table: $600
Online bookings are available by whole table reservations only. However, we are leaving room for single / couple / trio seating. Please call 902-845-1937 (after reservations open) to reserve if your group is smaller than a full table.
We anticipate that the seating we have available will go quickly, so please reserve early if you are interested in attending this event. If you have any troubles reserving your table online please call 902-845-1937 and we will assist you with your booking.
Reservations will open in the summer. Please check back or Subscribe to our Newsletter for updates.
Tables must be paid in full at the time of reservation confirmation.
Seating is on benches, unless you request a chair. We will attempt to fulfill all chair requests, but these are limited.
Gluten free, and other special diets, must be requested at the time of booking.
There will be no refunds unless the entire event is cancelled by public health regulations or severe weather. If you have to cancel your reservation, please call 902-845-1937 and we may be able to assist you in transferring your reservation to a group on our waitlist.
The cash bar will be open
The Christmas Dinners are an important fundraising event for the Heritage Society. Thank you for your support!