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Argyle Township Court House & Gaol

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Opens at January 1-December 31 Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00,13:00-16:00
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8168 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Tusket, NS B0W 3M0, CanadaMap
Phone+1 902-648-2493
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  • Noraatc
    Noraatc
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    Worth a quick visit

    It took us less than fifteen minutes to visit the Canada's oldest standing courthouse, built in the village of Tusket, Nova Scotia in 1805. The jail was also attached to it in the old days. Interestin...

    Reviewed on Aug 31, 2021
  • 590marlat
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    Interesting

    Interesting little building with a lot of the original furniture and law books. Our guide was very well informed.

    Reviewed on Jul 23, 2018
  • Blair M
    Blair M
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    Truly worth the visit

    One never knows what sites you may come across when you venture off the normal path. For us, we were on vacation and driving through the Tusket area when we came across this historical site. The res...

    Reviewed on Jul 21, 2018
  • Dara K
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    This a fun and informative place to visit!

    This is the oldest standing courthouse and jail still standing in Canada. There is a guided tour that is only $4 for a family. Can't beat that! The tour guide certainly seemed to know his stuff. V...

    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2017
  • Karen V
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    worth a visit

    This is a very interesting historical spot--oldest standing courthouse and jail in Canada! Seeing the restored courtroom and jail was a treat!

    Reviewed on Mar 31, 2016