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Tel: (902) 733-2258 | Fax: (902) 733-2554
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 5
Coastal Discovery Centre
2886 Louis-Main-à-Dieu Rd.
Main-à-Dieu, Nova Scotia, B1C 1X5
Tel: (902) 733-2258 | Fax: (902) 733-2554
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 5
Coastal Discovery Centre
2886 Louis-Main-à-Dieu Rd.
Main-à-Dieu, Nova Scotia, B1C 1X5
The Boats of Main-à-Dieu
A multimedia narrative history
Follow a boat from its building to its blessing; listen as generations of local residents share their memories of fishing and the sea; witness the area's transformation in light of the era's cultural, economic and technological developments.
Time & Tide
A people's history of Main-à-Dieu & area
Based on original footage and interviews, augmented by a wealth of archival material from local residents, the film revolves round four main themes: fishing and the sea, community and church, war and peace, daily life and leisure.
Green Beacon, Bright Future
5-year Plan & Sustainability Vision
An experimental development model for the Coastal Discovery Centre, and a 'green-print' for other communities wishing to go green and reduce operating costs. Read the document, discuss it, and send us feedback.