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Museum · Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
A Parks Canada museum in Baddeck about Alexander Graham Bell’s inventions; he spent summers in the village. Exhibits include replicas of the HD-4 hydrofoil and experimental airplanes and kites.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Alexander Graham Bell, known for the telephone, bought land in Baddeck in the late 19th century and built the summer home Beinn Bhreagh on the peninsula opposite the village. There he worked for decades on experiments with aircraft, giant kites and boats, and he is buried there.
The national historic site, run by Parks Canada, sits on a hill at the east exit of the village, in a triangular-lined building that echoes Bell’s tetrahedral kites. Exhibits show photographs, letters and family objects and replicas, such as the HD-4 hydrofoil, which set a world water-speed record in 1919 on the lake itself.
From the terrace you can see Baddeck Bay and the Beinn Bhreagh peninsula, which remains family property and is not open to visitors. The site operates from June to October; check the current schedule.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours.
Best time
In season, when there are programs with interpreters, such as kite launches.
How to get there
On Chebucto Street, at the east exit of Baddeck, a few minutes by car or about a 15-minute walk from the village centre.
Tip
Go up to the museum terrace to see Beinn Bhreagh; Bell’s house is on the peninsula across the water and is not open to visitors.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Why did Alexander Graham Bell live in Baddeck?
He and his family spent summers at the Beinn Bhreagh estate, where he experimented with aircraft, kites and boats. Bell is buried there.
What is the HD-4?
A hydrofoil boat created by Bell and Casey Baldwin that set a world water-speed record in 1919. The museum has a replica.
Can you visit Bell’s house in Baddeck?
No. Beinn Bhreagh is private family property; the museum shows the view of the peninsula.