margaree salmon museum

It and the hatcheries were very interesting - you must like fishing! Out of the way but worth the drive. The Dancing Goat Bakery is nearby - great find.

It truly is amazing the collection of rare & antique and historically significant pieces in this museum. If you love fly fishing this is a must stop. The eloquent lady, Frances that runs the museum is a wealth of knowledge about the sport & the world class Margaree River. I can't say enough good things about it. It definitely qualifies as a "must see".

We were astonished at the size and age of the collection. Large numbers of historic fishing gear and photos going back maybe 100 years. An amazing collection, beautifully displayed.

The docent Frances was wonderful -- so lovely and informative. The museum is full of everything you could want to know about Salmon and Salmon fishing.

Saw a roadside sign and decided to stop. Wow, are we glad we did! The museum is full of really special rods that are over 100 years old and many hand tied flies and pictures. Really worth the $2 entry fee.

This is a very neat museum that is as much about the history of the "Margaree" as it is about salmon fishing. When people travel the Ceilidh Trail ,and the Cabot Trail, they often do not allow enough time to travel inland along both sides of the Margaree River , and to see such things as this museum nor the bigger attraction which is that Margaree Fish Hatchery ,which, by the way, is super place for kids of any age . Many of the salmon pools have signs and a distinct path to travel to the pool . They are like going on neat 1/2 to 1 hour hour little causal hikes . Many pools have benches , while intended for the fishermen, are sort of public benches . Fly Fishermen and women tend to be "characters : and can be anywhere from anywhere in the world. So always say "hello " .It can be a real experience to watch these folks , both men and women , cast their lines and even better when they land a fish .Mornings till maybe 10 a.m and any evening after 5p.m. are likely the best times. There will maybe 1 or 2 cars at any one pool at any one time . Also a grey spot for photography .They area happens to be a good central point for a trip of Cape Breton . You can swim in the river in the morning and the ocean in the afternoon , You can hike in the morning sunrise and roast hot dogs at the beach while the sun sets right on the horizon view of maybe 50 miles .

Great museum to visit, even if you're not into fishing. Loads to learn and see, and the old photos of the area are not to be missed. The lady there is lovely and so full of information.......

This is a "must see" if you're in the Maritimes and are interested in the history of the sport of fly fishing, particularly for salmon. Near the Great Margaree River, the beautifully done little museum offers fabulous displays of flies, rods, reels, historical memorabilia, equipment, paintings, books, and just about everything related to salmon fishing in this area. Every item has been donated, meticulously documented, artfully displayed and spans the period from the late 1800s to more modern times. The place is a treasure trove of salmon fishing history and lore, made very personal by the fact that the displayed items were donated by people who loved the Margaree Valley and spent time there.

If your looking for a rich history of salmon fishing from the past to the present this place has it all. It has a history story to tell how salmon fishing progressed through the years from bamboo poles to the many different styles of flies and materials and of course the seedier side of poaching tools. Great place for adults and kids.

A place for anybody who is a fisherman. Cool old fishing gear and filled will lots of local history. Stop in. You'll find it very informative.

Lovely historic collection, information and very knowledgeable lady showing us around.. not much in this world you can do for a toonie!.. go and visit and maybe buy a few flies for the Margaree.

Ask Dave at Normaway Inn how to get there. We spent over an hour there and enjoyed very minute. Don't miss it.

This is a very nice little museum that showcases the history of the salmon fishery in the Margaree area. Some of my ancestors are on display there, so I had to stop in. The lady that works there is a local and very knowledgable. The $2 charge is well worth it. If you're into fishing, this place is for you. I'm not, but I still was amazed at the artestry of the items on display and the history of the area.

From the outside you really don't expect a lot, I had planned on being there about 15 minutes. There is a $2 charge per person. We were fortunate enough to meet Francis there who guided us through the exhibits. She is originally from the area, a sweetheart and is amazingly knowledageable of the items in the musem and the history of fishing in the area. Regular fisherman to the area were calling while we were there just to get the "scoop" from Francis and she knows most of the folks that make the annual journey to the "Margaree"! The museum has tons of artifacts for viewing and an amazing fishing history of the area. We ended up being there an hour and a half and still felt like it could have been more. The museum helps you understand why so many people have an amazing passion for the river and the salmon that visit it!

This museum is just off the Cabot Trail, and is very near the Normaway Inn, where we were staying. Neither my husband nor I are fishers, but we thought we'd learn a bit about this activity while staying in the area. The museum is relatively small - one large room and one smaller room. It has an amazing collection of fishing flies, some of which are gorgeous - pretty feathers, coloured threads. etc. There are a lot of photos, maps of the area, wide variety of fishing poles. While we were there, the hostess was eager to discuss any questions we raised. I bought some cool earrings that had the same design as one of the fishing flies we saw in the display.