Tours Available

We believe our facility will be an excellent resource to help explain, in an interactive way, the history and culture of the Mi’kmaw people. Contact Us to arrange your group / organization’s visit to the Glooscap Heritage Centre.

Admission for the Glooscap Heritage Centre:
(HST included)

Note: For tax exemption, please present valid status card before payment. Thank you.

The Centre has a modern Visitor Information Centre and a Gift Shop with an Aboriginal focus. The Visitor Information Centre team is ready to help you plan everything from things to see and do, places to stay and things not to miss while in Nova Scotia.

The Glooscap Heritage Centre is located in the heart of the Truro Power Centre. The Truro Power Centre is a thriving commercial real estate development owned by Millbrook First Nation and will continue to provide a positive economic impact for future generations of Millbrook Mi’kmaq.

For further information on Millbrook First Nation, please visit: www.millbrookfirstnation.net

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Tour Add-on Activities

Advanced booking is required on all activities

Journey Stones

Mi'kmaq would use stones and rocks throughout history to tell stories and leave behind messages for those who would follow. By examing some of the traditional symbols we get a better understanding on how the Mi'kmaq communicated before there was a written language. Participants will get an oppritunity to create their own symbol and draw it on a rock so that they too can carry it to tell their own story.

                 Cost: $3.00 per person

                 Recommended Ages: 7 and up

                 Time required:  40 minutes

History Rocks

Mi’kmaq have left messages carved in stone and many can still be found throughout the lands of Mi’kma’ki.  Participants will learn more about petroglyph designs and why they may have been carved.  The group will then be able to paint a design on slate to replicate the history carved in stone.

            Cost: $15.00 per person

            Recommended Ages: 8 and up

            Time Required: 1 hour

Dream catchers

Dream catchers originated in the Ojibway culture and have come to be known as a symbol of Native American unity.  Dreamcatchers, which are a hoop with a woven web, are said to represent the spider’s web and when used over a bed or window used to protect sleeping children from nightmares. 

            Cost: $15.00 per person

            Recommended Ages: 8 and up

            Time required: 1 hour

Etched in Stone

A lot can be learned about the lives of the Mi’kmaq throughout history by examining petroglyph designs.  Children will get an opportunity to learn about the history and importance of petroglyphs and incorporate them into their own stories.  Children will then paint a petroglyph design on a t-shirt that they can proudly wear and share their new knowledge on this important history. 

Cost: $20.00 a child. 

Recommended Ages: 8 and up.

Time Required: 1½ hour

Talking Sticks

Since long ago the talking stick has been instrumental in keeping order and teaching us respect for others.  You will select your own stick; personalize it by using beautiful beads, hence creating your own unique design.  Ribbons of the four traditional colours will then be added, ending off with natural leather ties and feathers attached to the end.

Cost:  $7.00 per person.  (Minimum 5 participants)

Recommended Ages:  All ages

Time Required: 1½ hour