MUSEUM STATUS: Open Seasonally • Tue–Sun 10am–5pm
Preserving Caledonia & North Queens History Since 1854
(902) 682-2989 25 West Caledonia Rd Email Us Facebook
The Museum
Heritage House

Built in 1854 • 25 West Caledonia Road

Season
Open June–September

Tuesday to Sunday • 10am–5pm

Research
Community Archives

Genealogy, artifacts & school registers

Volunteers and visitors inside North Queens Heritage House
1854 Historic Douglas Home
Our Rich Heritage

Preserving the History and Culture of North Queens

The North Queens Heritage Society manages the 172-year old North Queens Heritage House museum in the scenic heart of Caledonia, Nova Scotia.

Constructed in 1854 by Milton Foster Douglas and his father John Douglas, the museum preserves generations of North Queens memories. Highlights include authentic 19th-century period rooms, a genuine vintage barbershop, the Ruth Baxter Memorial Library, rare local gold mining relics, and expansive forestry displays.

1886 Town Maps & Land Grants
Authentic Caledonia Band Relics
Paul Yates Photo Archives
Veteran Memorial Registers
Learn More About The House Meet Our Team
Museum Collections

Explore Our Permanent & Special Exhibits

Immerse yourself in authentic artifacts donated by generations of North Queens families.

Caledonia Band Instruments Featured
Musical Tradition
The Caledonia Citizens Band

Founded in the early 20th century, the band brought joy to Queen's County exhibitions and celebrations. On display are historic brass horns, drums, uniforms, and the handwritten 1919 minute books.

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Woodsmen Forestry Tools
Pioneer Industry
Rusty Blades & Razor-Sharp Memories

A tribute to the loggers, river drivers, and mill operators of North Queens. Explore crosscut saws, peaveys, snowshoes, circular blades, and interactive timber tools.

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Paul Yates Tent Dwellers Exhibit Poster
Historic Photography
The Tent Dwellers: Paul Yates Photos

Remarkable images captured between 1908 and 1923 documenting the sporting lodges, canoeing expeditions, and wilderness guides of early Kejimkujik before it became a National Park.

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Dr. Elizabeth Lee Ross Exhibit
Notable Figures
Dr. Elizabeth Lee Ross & Pioneers

Honouring Dr. Betty Ross (pioneering paediatric cardiologist born in this house in 1927), alongside activist Grace Dean McLeod Rogers and community historian Clara Leone Smith.

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North Queens Fallen War Heroes
Military Tribute
North Queens Remembers

In honour of local service personnel who served during WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. Includes town memorial banners, service records, photographs, and medals.

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Antique Barbershop Chair and Parlor
Victorian & Edwardian Life
Barbershop, Nursery & Parlor

Tour preserved historic rooms outfitted with authentic wood-fired stoves, a fully appointed 1930s barber chair, vintage butter churns, washboards, and nursery cribs.

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Community Spirit

Society Events & Fundraisers

The Society actively connects with Caledonia and Queens County through our popular Summer Yard Sales, BBQs, Quilt & Ash Pack Basket raffles, and historical calendar releases.

Heritage Society BBQ
Annual Fundraiser
Community BBQ & Yard Sale

Join us in the Caledonia Pharmacy parking lot for delicious burgers, sausages, baked treats, and vintage treasures. All proceeds support our museum archives.

Caledonia, NS
2026 Historical Calendar
Publications
North Queens Historical Calendar

Filled with archival photos, vintage recipes, school histories, and forgotten stories of Caledonia and North Queens. Available at local shops for only $12.

Available Now
Live Music on the Veranda
Live Heritage Series
Live Lawn Music & Storytelling

Acoustic folk and bluegrass performances on the Heritage House porch with tea, cookies, and tours of our latest seasonal exhibits.

Heritage House Grounds
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Help Us Preserve North Queens History for Future Generations

We are a non-profit volunteer society. Your donations, artifact gifts, and memberships maintain our museum building, fund student heritage guides, and preserve irreplaceable historical documents.

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