This wonderful little railway museum, loved by train buffs and kids alike, looks a little incongruous in its surroundings: it's hard to believe there was once a passenger service through here. Housed in the 1918 station, the museum has train memorabilia inside and rolling stock outside. There are also some picnic tables on the grounds.
Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum
Nova Scotia
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