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2026 Visitor Season: June 3 to September 30
Special events take place on select weekends in October and November.
Heritage Village Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Cookhouse Hours
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Visit the Cookhouse Meals page for details.)
No Pets Please - Memory Lane has free roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.
Non-smoking Site (including vaping)
Scent-free Environment
On July 1, 2018 - Canada Day, Memory Lane formally unveiled a Level II Electric Vehicle Public Charging Station that features both a Standard J-1772 outlet and a Tesla outlet. Charging will be free-of-charge to the public. We accept donations to cover the cost of electricity consumed (which is about $3 per hour for an average electric vehicle).
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Admission Categories |
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Seniors |
Age 60+ |
$11.00 |
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Adults |
Age 18 - 59 |
$13.00 |
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Youth |
Age 6 - 17 |
$5.00 |
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Child |
Age 0 - 5 |
Free |
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Family |
2 Adults & up to 3 Children |
$35.00 |
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Groups/School Tours |
10 or more adults by reservation with 24 hr advance notice |
$10.00 |
Special events are priced individually. (Please check our Events Page for details.) Tax is not charged, since we are living in the 1940s.
Cookhouse Chow is served from the kitchen in the 60 seat replica of a 1940s cookhouse. All food is prepared in the Cookhouse and features baked beans, soup, homemade brown bread, gingerbread with (optional) rhubarb sauce and lemonade plus coffee or tea.
Visit the Cookhouse Meals page for details.
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We are located in Lake Charlotte on Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore.
From Halifax or Dartmouth follow the signs for the Eastern Shore and take Highway #107 to Musquodoboit Harbour, and then go East Highway #7 to Lake Charlotte. From Antigonish, follow the Marine Drive route west from Sherbrooke Village
Mailing Address: 5435 Clam Harbour Rd. Lake Charlotte, HRM, NS, B0J 2L0
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
On July 1 2018 - Canada Day, Memory Lane formally unveiled a Level II Electric Vehicle Public Charging Station that features both a Standard J-1772 outlet and a Tesla outlet. Charging will be free-of-charge to the public. We accept donations to cover the cost of electricity consumed (which is about $3 per hour for an average electric vehicle).
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Cookhouse meals are available to visitors, locals, and travellers alike, with no museum admission necessary.
Served "lumberjack style" from the kitchen in the 85 seat replica Cookhouse.
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during our visitor season when the Heritage Village is open.
Download a copy of the Cookhouse Menu (pdf)
(Prices subject to change)
(15 or more) by reservation only
By prior arrangement, traditional meals from the 1940s can be prepared for groups of 15 or more (maximum 85). The specific menu for the group is by prior arrangement, popular options include Corned Beef and Cabbage, Seafood Chowder, Hodgepodge, Fishcakes and Beans, all served with vegetables, beverage and dessert. Traditional meals on their own average $23 per person (meal only) or $28 per person including a self-guided tour of Memory Lane.
Dinner details and prices are event-specific. Click Here to view all upcoming events and dinners.
Special Event Dinners are often by reservation only, typically reserved at least 48 hours ahead of the event, or until sold out. A pay bar is often open as well. All proceeds are used to support the work of the Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society. If you are unable to honor a reservation, please let us know as far in advance as possible, or preferably, arrange to have someone take your place.
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Acadian House Museum/lacadie-de-chezzetcook, Chezzetcook
Musquodoboit Harbour Trailway, Musquodoboit Harbour
Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum, Musquodoboit Harbour
Fisherman’s Life Museum, Jeddore (temporarily closed)
Harbour Breeze Daylilies, Salmon River Bridge
Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park, Clam Harbour
The Deanery Project, West Ship Harbour
Costal Adventures, Tangier
Farm Equipment Museum, Truro
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Memory Lane is an ideal group tour destination, either for a day trip exploration combined with other sites, or as a stop-over going east to Liscomb, Sherbrooke Village and Cape Breton, or returning west to Halifax and the International Airport.
Our parking lot is spacious and easily accommodates more than one large tour bus. Passengers can disembark in front of the Village’s entrance, through the Hosking Store.
Our modern and spacious washroom facilities are conveniently located in the Hosking Store and Cookhouse. Wheelchair accessible washroom and family change room also located in the Hosking Store.
All buildings on site are wheel chair accessible, although some entrances are narrow and can have a small bump where the ramp meets the heritage building. Staff are happy to assist with this. Key buildings of interest, including the Giftshop, General Store, Cookhouse, Garage, Antique Vehicles, School and Church are within a 2-5 minute walk. Other buildings require more walking. Resting benches are positioned throughout the Village.
Download Info Pamphlet (pdf) - contact us for current pricing
Wherever possible we will try to tailor your visit to suit curriculum and age level and needs. Depending on the availability of volunteers, the number of students (we prefer a maximum of 7 students per group) and the students / chaperone ratio, we can offer a variety of hands-on interactive stations.
Download Info Pamphlet (pdf) - contact us for current pricing
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of a coastal village in the 1940s.
Bring your group for a self-guided tour of the heritage village and stay for lunch. This package includes village admission and cookhouse chow for your group of ten or more people.
Download Info Pamphlet (pdf) - contact us for current pricing
Memory Lane is a great stopping point for busses travelling East or West along Highway 7.
This package includes heritage village admission and a quick traditional snack of gingerbread with rhubarb sauce. A perfect place for your passengers to stretch their legs and enjoy one of Nova Scotia's premier living history museums. When it's time to get back on the bus, we will ring the church bell and send you all on your way, ready to explore the rest of our beautiful province.
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The cold clear waters of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore yield some of best seafood in the world. Taste five distinctive traditionally prepared seafood - some plucked fresh from the ocean and others preserved for the long winter ahead. This heritage culinary adventure, served in the ambiance of a 1940s coastal village, guarantees an unforgettable authentic Maritime experience.
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Whether it's an overnight at a local B&B or an outdoor excursion onto the clam flats of Clam Harbour, you'll leave with memories that will last a lifetime.
Memory Lane Heritage Village Package Cancellation Policy
All packages must be paid for in advance via the online Gift Shop or by credit card over the phone. Bookings will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
All packages cancelled up to 48 hours before the package date are subject to a 15% administration fee plus any costs that have already been accrued.
All packages cancelled less than 48 hours before the package date will not be refunded.
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1. Hosking General Store
This village store was once a family run business selling everything from a needle to an anchor. Browse the shop for local wares, mail a postcard or grab a Coke and chat with the storekeeper just as patrons did before.
2. Little Harbour Schoolhouse
Can you hear the bell ringing? In the 1940s, students of all ages attended one-room schoolhouses to learn their ABCs. Choose a book to read or practice your longhand on the blackboard. There’s a swing outside—and a two-seater outhouse if nature calls!
3. Clam Harbour United Church
Births, deaths, and everything in-between: churches like this were once the heart of community life. Step inside for a closer look at the stained-glass windows and well-worn pews. Feeling nimble? Play a tune on the organ or climb the steps and ring the bell.
4. Coastal Garden
Stop by the garden to see what’s growing! In the 1940s, plots like this provided just enough food to feed a family. Sample a gooseberry or visit the Cookhouse for a taste of the harvest. There’s always weeding to do if you want to help out.
5. Family Barn
Head to the barn for some quality time with Memory Lane’s kittens, where chickens and sheep also run free. Climb on the tractor seat, check the coop for eggs or take the wheelbarrow for a spin. Tools and equipment are ready for work, so take care when exploring.
6. The Webber House
By the 1940s electricity began making its way down the Eastern Shore, transforming family homes like this one. Can you spot the modern amenities? Listen to the parlour radio, see what’s cooking in the kitchen or give the wringer washer a whirl.
7. Icehouse
Before refrigeration food was preserved using lake ice, cut by hand and stored here between layers of sawdust. Blocks were moved to the kitchen icebox using big, scissor-like tongs—go ahead and give it a try!
8. Wood & Metal Workshop
Everyday repairs were once made in local workshops like this. Visit the forge to see what’s heating up and give the bellows a crank. Watch a carver at the lathe or try planning a piece of pine.
9. Shingle Mill
Ever wonder how a shingle is made? This shingle mill operated until 1949, and was restored by volunteers in 2005. Stop by to see the giant blade churn out wooden shingles, and take one home if you’re lucky.
10. Eastern Shore Archives
Once used for dances and socials, this community hall is now a modern archives that preserves the heritage of Eastern Shore communities from Lawrencetown to Ecum Secum. Drop in when the doors are open or book a visit to dig deeper into local history.
11. Prospector’s Cabin
Gold was first discovered in Nova Scotia in 1861 at Tangier, only 15 kilometres east of Memory Lane. After that, mines popped up all along the Eastern Shore in search of this precious metal. All good prospectors need a cabin near their operation— imagine this is yours.
12. Assay Office
Most gold mines have an assay office, where ore samples are tested to determine their quality. Look into the microscope for traces of gold or split a rock using a feather and wedge. Think you found something valuable?
13. Gold Mine Ball Mill
Hear the rumble and feel the floorboards shake! Here, a tumbling steel ball pulverizes rock into a fine gravel slurry to sift out gold. Pick up a sledgehammer, give the cart a push or hunt for minerals in the rock pile outside.
14. Norm Hutt Boat Shop
Norm Hutt was a respected wooden boatbuilder with a skilled hand. Visit his shop and check out the steam box to see how wood bends or try a tool at the workbench. The vessel inside is a work-in-progress replica of a 1940s inshore fishing boat.
15. Fisherman’s Storehouse
Inshore fishermen kept buildings like this to store gear, make repairs, and process their catch. Peer inside an eel pot, practice your knots or help a fisherman make a lobster trap. Why not sit for awhile and swap a story or two?
16. Clam Factory
Constructed in 2005, this building is modelled after a typical 1940s clam factory—once bustling with workers canning clams, lobsters, and herring. Today it hosts special events like concerts, workshops, weddings, and exhibitions. Check our website to see what’s on next!
17. The Cookhouse
Sawmills, mines, and other rural operations often built cookhouses like this to feed their workers. Homemade baked beans, soups, bread, and sweets are served today as they were then, so get a chow ticket from the Store for a 1940s meal you won’t forget.
18. Village Garage
After the war, local entrepreneurs opened small garages that sold gas, patched tires, and ordered parts for a growing number of motorists. Sit inside the 1928 Ford Model A or pose for a photo by the restored 1948 International pickup.
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All accommodations listed below offer 10% off their regular room rates when booking a Memory Lane Package (regular visitation and special event admission is not applicable unless otherwise noted).
Proof of Heritage Village Package booking is required to secure the discount. Availability of rooms may vary.
10% Accommodation discount for Memory Lane Wedding Bookings available at some accommodations. Please see below for details.
Lake Charlotte
Telephone: 1-902-440-6731
Email: lakecharlottemotel@gmail.com
Website: webbersmotel.com
Distance from the Heritage Village: 0 km
Cold Waters Seafood Festival Attendee Discount - 10% off June 7th & 8th, 2025
Wedding Discount: applicable to wedding party and guests
Lake Charlotte
Telephone: 1-800-589-2282
Website: webberslakesideresort.com
Distance from the Heritage Village: 7 km
Wedding Discount: applicable to wedding party and guests
Head of Jeddore
Telephone: (902) 889-2233
Website: salmonrivercountryinn.ca
Distance from the Heritage Village: 8 km
Cold Waters Seafood Festival Attendee Discount - 10% off June 7th & 8th, 2025
Wedding Discount: applicable to bride & groom only
Head of Jeddore
Telephone: (902) 889-3030
E-mail: jeddorelodge@gmail.com
Website: jeddorelodge.com
Distance from the Heritage Village: 8 km
Wedding Discount: applicable to wedding party and guests
East Ship Harbour
Telephone: (902) 430-4559
E-mail: info@norse-cove.com
Website: norse-cove.com
Distance from the Heritage Village: 21 km
Wedding Discount: applicable to wedding party and guests
Meagher’s Grant
Telephone: (902) 384-3033
E-mail: rogc@aliantzinc.ca
Website: riveroaksgolfclub.ca
Distance from the Heritage Village: 35 km
Wedding Discount: applicable to wedding party and guests
Spry Bay
Telephone: (902) 772-2554
Website: sprybaycampground.ca
Distance from the Heritage Village: 41 km
Three Fathom Harbour
Telephone: (902) 827-4223
Email: cpirri@bellaliant.net
Website: coastalwatersaccommodations.com
Distance from the Heritage Village: 43 km
Wedding Discount: applicable to wedding party and guests