2401 Hwy 3, P.O.Box 67, Barrington, NS B0W 1E0
Our Sites
Barrington Woolen Mill
Seal Island Light Museum
Barrington Woolen Mill
In the 1800s, the Barrington Woolen Mill was an important local business that used machinery and water power to turn raw fleece into the yarn and cloth needed to make warm, durable clothing.
Old Meeting House
Seal Island Light Museum
Barrington Woolen Mill
Built in 1765, the Old Meeting House was the centre of the community for the early settlers of the Barrington area. The building was used for township business as well as religious meetings.
Seal Island Light Museum
Seal Island Light Museum
Seal Island Light Museum
A unique experience awaits visitors to the scenic community of Barrington on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, where the Seal Island Lighthouse Museum had stood sentinel by the headwaters of the Barrington River for 30 years.
Western Counties Military Museum
Barrington Museum Complex Tax Free Gift Shop
Western Counties Military Museum
A handful of Veterans, 20-30 items of memorabilia, and the desire to preserve the mementos and information of "those who served" from Shelburne County became the beginnings of what is now the Western Counties Military Museum.
Research Centre and Archives
Barrington Museum Complex Tax Free Gift Shop
Western Counties Military Museum
A treasure trove of research material awaits researchers and genealogists, or anyone who wants to learn more about our history and culture, in the Old Court House.
*Due to public health guidelines surrounding Covid-19, research requests will be by appointment only.
Please call 902-637-2185 to make an appointment.
Barrington Museum Complex Tax Free Gift Shop
Barrington Museum Complex Tax Free Gift Shop
Barrington Museum Complex Tax Free Gift Shop
Check out the many, locally-sourced and site-produced goods at our gift shop located in the Old Court House or visit us online at https://barringtonmuseumcomplex.square.site
What's Happening!
Heritage Quilt Display
Heritage Quilt Display
Heritage Quilt Display
Stop by the Old Meeting House Museum to view some of the heritage quilts in the Cape Sable Historical Society collection and those on loan from residents. There is a very interesting story behind this quilt pictured, speak to heritage interpreters Yvonne or Marlene to find out what it is.
This display will remain until our last day of the season, Saturday, October 2nd. 10-4:30pm with the exception of a lunch and sanitizing closure from 12:30-1:30pm. Admission is free.
Fort St. Louis Update
Heritage Quilt Display
Heritage Quilt Display
Join Provincial Archaeologist Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins and the Cape Sable Historical Society as they provide an update on the progress of the archaeological dig at Fort St. Louis in Port LaTour, finds, and other important information. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation and some artifacts on hand for viewing.
This event will be held in the Multi-purpose Room (Old Court Room) at the Municipality of Barrington at 6pm. *Masks and Social distancing are mandatory without exception.