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Founded in 1959 to promote the conservation of and education about our heritage buildings and sites.

10/29/2026

A vital part of our national transportation infrastructure sits on the Halifax Waterfront. It suffered from a terrible fire this week. Here is a lovely collection of images which celebrate its long history and importance.

10/22/2026

Tower to come down.

The Town of Truro is working closely with Truro Farmers’ Market staff and the Board of Directors to plan the removal of the hose tower at the Market Hall, following a demolition order based on a structural engineering assessment.

The assessment determined that the tower needs to be removed down to the roofline of the Market Hall. Planning is underway to complete this work in the new year, with ongoing communication between the Town and the Market to coordinate timing and minimize disruptions to vendors, customers and market operations.

Further details about timing and potential impacts will be shared as plans are finalized.

The Town will continue working with Market staff and the Board of Directors to keep vendors and visitors informed as plans move forward.

Truro Farmers Market Cooperative

10/19/2026

Just a reminder that tonight at 7 PM, the latest Trust lecture will be happening in the Natural History Museum auditorium on Summer Street in Halifax. Long-time Trust member Terry Smith-Lamothe will be giving a presentation called Faces in the Architecture: a Worldwide Tour. Don't miss it!

10/16/2026

Finally, some good news. The Halifax Alehouse building, which for many years served as a Salvation Army Citadel, has been recommended for heritage status and the protections that means! Here's part of the news report [and photo, from the Mother Corp]:

"The new owner, Ramia Group, applied to a city for a demolition permit for the building in 2025, prompting the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia to launch a petition to save it.

"Since then, Ramia Group appears to have changed course and applied for heritage status for the building earlier this year.

"Halifax Regional Municipality's heritage advisory committee voted at a meeting on Wednesday that the building meets the criteria."

Many thanks to our members and followers who stepped up to sign the petition. But now is not a time to relax. HRM Council still needs to ratify the HAC recommendation. So be sure to remind your councilor not to let this building down.

10/12/2026

The NS Mining Association has an interesting piece about concrete structures that features the MacDonald House Museum in Centreville. The careful restoration of this amazing structure was given an award by the Trust this year. While it is now closed for the season, you are welcome to visit the museum grounds at any time of the year. Here is a link.

10/12/2026

Doors Open for Churches in Cape Breton
Visit in person 14 October, 1 pm – 3 pm
Ephraim Scott Memorial Presbyterian Church, 8 South Haven Loop, South Haven, Victoria County

10/11/2026

Doors Open for Churches in Cape Breton
Visit in person 14 October, 2 pm – 4 pm
Aspy Bay United Church, 983 Bay St Lawrence Road, Aspy Bay, Victoria County

10/11/2026

Doors Open for Churches in Cape Breton
Visit in person 14 October, 2 pm – 5 pm
St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 250 New Haven Road, Neil's Harbour, Victoria County

10/10/2026

Doors Open for Churches in Cape Breton
Visit in person 14 October, 12 pm – 5 pm
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, MacNeil Road, St Margaret Village, Victoria County

Address

61 Dundas Street
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y4H5

Telephone

+19024234807

Website

https://www.htns.ca/

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