Explorer Experience - step into history

About this experience

Step into history and experience life and culture of a Nova Scotia village. The experience offers visitors the chance to dress the part with tailored costumes made by our staff, engage with our interpreters, and take part in a hands-on experience of your choice. This experience also includes a light Victorian Tea at McDaniel’s Tea Room.

This experience includes:

• 4.5 hours in period costume, complete with short lesson on grammar and etiquette


• Full day access to the Village, including all public buildings


• A Victorian Tea at McDaniel's Tea Room and Restaurant; includes sandwiches, scones, sweets and tea
  

Plan ahead

• Visitors are encouraged to plan a full day, including the Victorian tea.


• Complete the measurements form 24 hours ahead of your visit to ensure sizes are available.


• Dressing in costume can take up to 45-60 minutes depending on size of group, please arrive on time.


• Hairstyles: Ladies are encouraged to wear their hair in a low bun, girls are permitted to wear their hair down.


• Wear comfortable black/brown shoes or boots, and bring water for hot days.


• Experience will take place rain or shine. Umbrellas can be provided.

Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-transferable. Cancellations made less than 2 days prior are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule or cancel for any reason, please notify our Team as soon as possible at 1-902-522-2400 (toll free 1-888-743-7845). Participants will be notified 48 hours in advance if experience is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Our staff work diligently to ensure each experience is the best one, this includes making sure costumes are ready for the next group of visitors. To ensure costumes are cleaned and ready to go for the next group, we ask that costumes be returned by 4:30pm.

For more information call 1-902-522-2400 or toll free 1-888-743-7845.