Tin Shop Museum

Canada’s Milk Can Capital

Watson Smith moved to Shubenacadie and opened his Tin Shop in the Village in 1896. After seeing the dented milk cans coming off the train he thought he could make a better quality can for the Dairy farmers in the area. Shubenacadie was home for much of the Dairy production for the whole Province. Watson Smith and sons produced over 80,000 cans during their active years

Visit the Tin Shop

Watson’s shop has been restored and is open to the public to see how these milk cans were produced. Canada Post honored the Tin Shop with a commemorative cancellation stamp – be sure to ask for it when you visit the post office to mail you post cards.

Watson Smith Residence

The other half of the building was the Smith family residence and much of it has been restored to showcase their lifestyle.

Military Display

There is a wonderful WWI and WWII display of artifacts on the second floor

Season and times it is open

May through September
Mon. – Sat. 10am – 4pm
Sun. 12n – 4pm
Admission
Adults $2
Children 10 and under $1
Families $5
School Groups FREE

Contacts

2854 Main St. Shubenacadie
Tel: 902-758-2013
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