Clifton Museum Park

09/06/2026

Then and Now

This is our reception room. The black and white photograph shows how it looked in the 1880s. Notice there appears to be a bookcase or cabinet in the right alcove and the wood paneling is not present.

The coloured photograph shows the reception room as it appears today. With that bookcase gone and the paneling added. The paneling was added in 1913 when Henry Beckles Wilson did extensive renovations to the building.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Colours of the Museum!

Today we are highlighting the colour violet. This violet jersey hangs behind the stove in the warming kitchen which is now part of The Birthplace of Hockey Museum museum. Fun fact, this is a woolen knit jersey. Sure to keep players warm in the unheated indoor rink or outdoor rink.

This jersey was worn by a player of the 106 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

09/04/2026

Now is the time to visit Clifton Museum Park! We have one month remaining for our 2026 season. Come enjoy the cooler weather, stroll through the park, enjoy the changing colours of the fall leaves, and visit the museum.

We are open Wednesday to Sunday
10am to 4pm
Our last day opened for the season is October 3rd.

On September 16th we have a free history walk at 6pm.

Our annual gourd hunt happens on September 26th

09/03/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed your visit!

09/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 10 am for our annual children's Gourd Hunt at Clifton Museum Park.

Prizes for the most gourds found and finding the golden gourd in three age groups.
Hot chocolate and coffee.

Thanks to the Langille family and Water St. Tim Hortons, and the Dill Family Farm - Howard Dill Enterprises support the event.

Ages 12 and under.
$4 per participant.

Check-in 9:30 am-10:00 am. Hunt starts @ 10:00 am.

Please bring a reusable bag to collect your gourds.
The grass is wet in the mornings, waterproof footwear is recommended.

Participation limited to 75 children. First come first served.
For further information please call (902) 798-2915

09/02/2026

Then and Now

Our library, how it looked when Henry Beckles Wilson lived in the heritage home circa 1913 and how it looks today in the museum.

09/01/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 6pm for a Free History Walk at Clifton Museum Park. Meet at parking lot.

08/31/2026

It's time for another !

There are so much wildlife that loves the park but we also love seeing all your dogs enjoying the park too. This gorgeous good boy is Arthur. He is a daily stroll regular in the park.

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