Creamery Square is an historic waterfront development site in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia located along the Sunrise Trail scenic driving route. The goal of this community project is to establish Tatamagouche as a truly dynamic destination on the North Shore by offering a unique combination of exciting and interactive visitor activities.
Currently the Farmers' Market provides a vibrant facility to support local farm products, crafts, baked goods, artisans and more, with over 25,000 visitors in 2009. The NEW waterfront canopy built onto the Farmers' Market will impress all visitors with a spectacular view of the Waugh River. Open every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until noon.
Reopening on May 22nd, 2010, the award-winning Heritage Centre is sure to delight and educate visitors of all ages with professionally designed and interactive exhibits. Research any of our exhibits online and investigate detailed genealogy records, maps and documents in our Resource Centre. Don't miss our Gift Shop for souvenirs to remind you of this one-of-a-kind heritage experience.
Beginning in June 2010 visitors to Creamery Square can enjoy sea kayaking on the beautiful shores of the Waugh and French Rivers with tours provided by Coastal Spirit Expeditions. Watch as historic, interpretive boat building skills are demonstrated in the third bay of the building adjacent to the Creamery. A sales & information kiosk as well as public washrooms with shower facilities will soon complete the renovations to this building.
Much work is being done to prepare the site for the new Performing Arts Centre. This has included moving the historic Creamery Ice House to its new foundation as the foyer & small events venue for the Performing Arts Centre. This spring and summer will see many landscaping improvements to the site as well as the construction of a floating dock for use by kayaks and small boats. It is anticipated that spring 2011 will see the beginning of construction of the 160 seat Performing Arts Centre which includes an outdoor stage, courtyards, and further site landscaping.
Working hard to make the dream a reality is the Creamery Square Association's board of directors, made up of representatives from local partnering organizations, the business community, and tourism and development agencies. Many other local volunteers have likewise contributed countless hours to the advancement of this exciting community venture.
This project is funded by Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of government. Their investment in Creamery Square will ensure that the rich history and cultural traditions of Tatamagouche continues to play an important role in the growth and development of the village and surrounding region.
Please browse our website and learn more about what you can look forward to in a visit to Creamery Square.