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Argyle Township Court House & Gaol

PO Box 101 8168 Hwy 3, Tusket, NS B0W 3M0

Canada's oldest standing courthouse, built in 1805 and operated until 1944. Now a museum showcasing Argyle's rich Acadian, Planter, and Loyalist heritage. Explore the restored building, archives, genealogical records, and regional history through exhibits and research materials.

Canada's oldest courthouse (1805). Museum, archives, and genealogical research center preserving Argyle's Acadian, Planter, and Loyalist her

CMA Reciprocal Admissions

Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30; Sa 10:00-16:00 (seasonal)

Updated · Mis à jour — May 8, 2026

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