Whitman House Museum
(Museum)
The society’s mission is to preserve, develop and identify the historic tradition and culture of the people of the Town of Canso and surrounding area.
(Museum)
Whitman House illustrates the history of Canso Town and eastern Guysborough County, with exhibits from Canso Harbour. You will get a bird’s eye view of the town from the ‘widow’s walk’ on the rooftop. Displays include panoramas of Canso by folk artist Mel Schrader, period furniture, photographs and other memorabilia.