Built in 1786 by Quaker whalers from Nantucket who fled the American Revolution, Quaker House is the oldest surviving house in the Halifax area. Admission includes same-day entry to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum in nearby Evergreen House.
Quaker House
Nova Scotia
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