Strait Area Museum
Bridging the Past and Future
Bridging the Past and Future
Land Acknowledgement
The Strait Area Museum acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded land of the Mi'kmaq People.
We honour and acknowledge the land on which we live and work, and to the people who have cared for it.
Our Purpose
The Strait Area Museum is committed to conserving and promoting the heritage and history of the Strait Area by engaging, educating, and entertaining residents and visitors from diverse communities while providing opportunities to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities.
Our Values
The Strait Area Museum is committed to valuing the diverse cultures within our community and beyond. We are deeply rooted in our community, remaining responsive to its needs and fostering strong connections. Our focus on inclusivity, equity, and accessibility ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued in our museum. We prioritize education and enrichment, offering opportunities for learning, understanding, and personal growth while embracing empathy and ethical integrity in all our actions.
Recognizing the interconnectedness of various social identities and experiences, we integrate intersectionality into our work. We encourage creativity and innovation, seeking new ideas that enhance our offerings and promote sustainability. We aim to engage and inspire visitors, motivating them to connect with the history and heritage of the Strait Area. By creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, we ensure an enjoyable experience for all who enter. We are dedicated to preserving the region's history while fostering a sustainable future. Through collaboration and the sharing of expertise, we work with community partners to achieve common goals and enrich the lives of those we serve.
Members of the Port Hastings Historical Society have been preserving the history of the greater Strait Area since the first meeting held in 1978. Initially, the history of crossing the Strait of Canso was researched and then documented. Following that, it was the construction of the Canso Causeway and Canal in preparation for the 25th Anniversary of the Official Opening Celebrations.
We began to accumulate a wealth of information on the communities and people on both sides of the Strait of Canso. From Mulgrave across to Point Tupper through Port Hawkesbury, Port Hastings and the communties on the shoreline as far as Long Point and those back from the shore.
We are fortunate to have extensive collections in our archives that have been compiled by our staff as well as many that were donated.
View our collections online through Nova Muse.
Click the link below to access our collections
https://novamuse.ca/Detail/entities/6320
Click the link below to view teacher resources
https://novamuse.ca/EducationalResources/Index