Town of Windsor, Nova Scotia - Birthpalce of Hockey

Attractions

Cradle of Hockey
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It was the students of King's College who adapted the game of "hurley to ice" which developed over time to the game of ice hockey. Visit the Cradle of Hockey where the students today still play on the pond at the Dill Farm next to King's-Edgehill School.

Howard Dill's Farm
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Visit giant pumpkin patches and a seed centre at the home of Howard Dill, four-time World Champion pumpkin grower and developer of "Dill's Atlantic Giant" pvp pumpkin variety, which has produced world record pumpkins up to 496 kg (1,092 lb). Mr. Dill is a previous Guinness World Record holder.

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
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Touring theatre for the young, known for its unique blend of puppets and performers and for its unusual retelling of traditional and contemporary children's classics. Visitors can tour Mermaid's headquarters where props and puppets from their many productions are on display.

Windsor Hockey Heritage Museum
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Visit the "Birthplace of Hockey" museum. Artifacts include the equipment with which the game began - - wooden pucks, hand-made one-piece hockey sticks carved by the Mi'kmaq natives, stock skates and world-famous Starr skates - as well as early forms of protective equipment. View photos of players and teams from the formative years of Canada's great winter game, ice hockey.

Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway
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Enjoy a trip on a miniature passenger carrying railway. Visit the Trecothic Creek and Windsor Railway website for directions, operational hours and information on Birthday Parties for groups up to 75, between May and October.

Home of North America's oldest Agricultural Fair, established in 1765. With more than 4 acres undercover in sprinkled buildings, visitors can watch the various events in the Horse Show Arena and stroll through the Exhibit and 4H Buildings. An excellent location for meetings and conventions.

Windsor Playland
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Enjoy a day at Windsor Playland. Located on the Hants County Exhibition Grounds at Exit 5A, children of all ages will enjoy the giant waterslide and water games, a round of mini-golf, Go-Carts racing and for the younger children, the Merry-Go Round.