Ahead by a Century
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Discover Alexander Graham Bell’s early life, and dive deep into the innovative mind of this world-famous inventor! Discover some of Bell�...
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Be inspired by the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell inventor, scientist, teacher, and devoted family man. Wake up your own spirit of innovation through diverse experiences, as you explore his inventions that helped shape our modern world.
Marvel at full-scale replicas of the Silver Dart airplane and HD-4 watercraft, take the White Glove Tour for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the genius of Bell, or Come Fly a Kite overlooking the beautiful water views of Baddeck Bay.
Bells interest in unique shapes and designs comes to life at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. The inspiring architecture guides all visitors through exhibits and multimedia displays that are wheelchair accessible via ramps, and offer ample space to explore, reflect, and discover.
The site sits in the traditional and unceded territory of the Mikmaq. The Bells fell in love with the natural beauty of the island first known as Unamaki, and their story is interwoven with that of the many settlers and cultures that continue to thrive here today.
More than the telephone!
Did you know that Bells career began as a teacher of deaf and hearing impaired people? His curiosity and determination would lead to Canadas first powered flight, the worlds fastest watercraft, advanced recording technology, giant tetrahedral kites and, of course, the telephone. Many of these remarkable inventions first took flight (literally!) in the scenic community of Baddeck, with the support of his wife Mabel Hubbard Bell and a group of innovators they inspired around them.
Family fun
Do you love to discover new things? Think you might be the next big inventor in technology and science? Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site offers fun and inspiring experiences, perfect for young geniuses and the young at heart. Ask one of the friendly Parks Canada staff to enroll you in the Xplorers program or Club Parka, learn about hands-on experiments you can do at home, and let your imagination take flight with our popular kite programs.
Bells legacy tells us to embrace playfulness and creativity at every age. Archival photos show the whole Bell family, from children to grandchildren, sharing in the fun of exciting experiments. Make your own family memories that will last a lifetime!
Admission for youth aged 17 and under is free!
Accessibility
The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site features a single accessible building surrounded by terraced green spaces, inclined paved pathways, with accessible parking to the left of the main entrance. Inside, ramps guide visitors from the lobby to the mezzanine of the Water Hall, where various exhibits, including family-friendly workshops and artifact tours are accessible. An elevator is located in the Water Hall, which takes visitors to the lower level that houses both the Hydrofoil and Silver Dart replica. The site also offers accessible washrooms on the mezzanine of the Water Hall and in the freestanding building adjacent to the left of the main entrance.
Outdoor experiences
White Glove Tours
The Canadian Signature Experience is the stamp of quality that the international tourism marketplace recognizes. There are eight Canadian Signature Experiences in Nova Scotia including the White Glove Tour.
Get an exclusive look into the lives of Alexander Graham Bell and his loving and trailblazing wife Mabel Hubbard Bell. With a passionate guide leading a small group, this behind-the-scenes tour uncovers more of their inspiring story. See fascinating objects and artifacts up close, like Bells personal notebook and walking stick.
Museum Store
The Alexander Graham Bell Museum Association, a non-profit co-operating organization, operates the Museum Store. Products include books, kites, educational toys, souvenirs, and other items that relate strongly to Bell, his work and the themes of the site.
Tetra Café
The Alexander Graham Bell Museum Association operates the Tetra Café serving coffee, tea and other beverages, as well as delicious baked goods. The café offers free wireless internet service. Browse, snack, and get connected within unique architectural design elements, plenty of natural light, and a stellar view of Baddeck Bay, part of the UNESCO Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve.
Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Get ready for exciting new experiences with the Parks Canada Discovery Pass 450 000 km2 of memories await! Get the pass that provides access to all Parks Canada-administered sites for 12 full months from date of purchase.
Get curious about natural and cultural treasures in Canada, hear stories from Indigenous cultures, or explore hidden gems. Do it all with the Parks Canada Discovery Pass.
To purchase online visit: https://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/en/decouverte-discovery
Discovery Pass fees
Family/Group (up to 7 people in a vehicle) – $151.25
Adult (person aged 18-64) – $75.25
Senior (person aged 65+) – $64.50
Laissez-vous inspirer par la vie et les idées fascinantes dAlexander Graham Bell – inventeur, scientifique, enseignant et père de famille dévoué. Réveillez votre propre esprit dinnovation à travers diverses expériences, en explorant ses inventions qui ont contribué à façonner notre monde moderne.
Émerveillez-vous devant des répliques grandeur nature de lavion Silver Dart et de la motomarine HD-4, faites le Visite en gants blancs pour un aperçu des coulisses du génie de Bell, ou venez faire voler un cerf-volant surplombant les magnifiques vues sur leau de la baie de Baddeck.
Lintérêt de Bell pour les formes et les designs uniques prend vie au lieu historique national Alexander-Graham-Bell. Larchitecture inspirante guide tous les visiteurs à travers des expositions et des écrans multimédias accessibles aux fauteuils roulants via des rampes et offre un grand espace pour explorer, réfléchir et découvrir.
Le site se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel et non cédé des Mikmaq. Les Bell sont tombés amoureux de la beauté naturelle de lîle dabord connue sous le nom dUnamaki, et leur histoire est entrelacée avec celle des nombreuses communautés et cultures qui continuent de prospérer ici aujourdhui.
Plus que le téléphone !
Saviez-vous que la carrière de Bell a commencé en tant quenseignante auprès de personnes sourdes et malentendantes ? Sa curiosité et sa détermination ont mené au premier vol motorisé du Canada, à la motomarine la plus rapide du monde, à une technologie denregistrement avancée, à des cerfs-volants tétraédriques géants et, bien sûr, au téléphone. Beaucoup de ces inventions remarquables ont dabord pris leur envol (littéralement !) dans la communauté pittoresque de Baddeck, avec le soutien de sa femme Mabel Hubbard Bell et dun groupe dinnovateurs quils ont inspirés autour deux.
Activités familiales
Vous aimez découvrir de nouvelles choses ? Vous pensez être le prochain grand inventeur de la technologie et de la science ? Le lieu historique national Alexander-Graham-Bell offre des expériences amusantes et inspirantes, parfaites pour les jeunes génies et les jeunes de cur. Demandez à lun des personnels de Parcs Canada de vous inscrire au programme Xplorateurs ou au Club Parka, découvrez des expériences pratiques que vous pouvez faire à la maison et laissez libre cours à votre imagination grâce à nos populaires programmes de cerfs-volants.
Lhéritage de Bell nous dit dembrasser lesprit et la créativité à tout âge. Des photos darchives montrent toute la famille Bell, des enfants aux petits-enfants, partageant le plaisir dexpériences passionnantes. Créez vos propres souvenirs de famille qui dureront toute une vie !
Lentrée pour les jeunes de 17 ans et moins est gratuite !
Accessibilité
Le lieu historique national Alexander-Graham-Bell comprend un seul bâtiment accessible entouré despaces verts en terrasses, de sentiers pavés inclinés et dun stationnement accessible à gauche de lentrée principale. À lintérieur, des rampes guident les visiteurs du hall à la mezzanine du Water Hall, où diverses expositions, y compris des ateliers familiaux et des visites dartefacts, sont accessibles. Un ascenseur est situé dans le Water Hall, qui emmène les visiteurs au niveau inférieur qui abrite à la fois lhydroptère et la réplique de Silver Dart. Le site offre également des toilettes accessibles sur la mezzanine du Water Hall et dans le bâtiment autonome adjacent à gauche de lentrée principale.
Expériences en plein air
Visites guidées en gants blancs
Lexpérience canadienne distinctive est le sceau de qualité que reconnaît le marché touristique international. Il y a huit expériences canadiennes distinctives en Nouvelle-Écosse, y compris la visite guidée en gants blancs.
Découvrez en exclusivité la vie dAlexander Graham Bell et de son épouse aimante et pionnière Mabel Hubbard Bell. Avec un guide passionné à la tête dun petit groupe, cette visite des coulisses révèle davantage leur histoire inspirante. Observez de près des objets et des artefacts fascinants, comme le carnet personnel et la canne de Bell.
Boutique du musée
LAssociation du musée Alexander Graham Bell, une organisation coopérative à but non lucratif, exploite la boutique du musée. Les produits comprennent des livres, des cerfs-volants, des jouets éducatifs, des souvenirs et dautres articles qui sont fortement liés à Bell, à son travail et aux thèmes du site.
Tetra Café
Alexander Graham Bell Museum Association exploite le Tetra Café qui sert du café, du thé et dautres boissons, ainsi que de délicieux produits de boulangerie. Le café propose une connexion Wi-Fi gratuite. Naviguez, mangez et connectez-vous à des éléments architecturaux uniques, à beaucoup de lumière naturelle et à une vue imprenable sur la baie Baddeck, qui fait partie de la réserve de biosphère du lac Bras dOr de lUNESCO.
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Community: Baddeck & Area
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