Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Located in a pair of sandstone (yes, again) buildings between the waterfront and the Grand Parade, Halifax's Art Gallery is arguably the premier gallery in the Maritimes, with a nice focus on local and regional art. Yet you'll also find a selection of other works by Canadian, British, and European artists, too, and well-chosen exhibits of folk and Inuit art. In 1998, the gallery expanded to include the Provincial Building next door, where the entire tiny house of Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis was reassembled and put on display. More good news: The admission price has come down a bit in recent years, and this museum can be comfortably perused in 60 to 90 minutes. Overwhelmed? Sign up for the once-a-day tours. Also consider a lunch break in the attractive Cheapside Café.

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