Churchill House

Churchill House is a Renaissance Revival residence in Hantsport featuring classical Italian elements with tall windows and ornate decorations. The symmetrical structure and careful detailing reflect 19th-century architectural preferences.

The house was built in 1860 by shipbuilder Ezra Churchill for his son John Wiley Churchill during Hantsport's shipbuilding boom. It represents an era when the maritime trade was transforming the town and allowing merchants to construct substantial family homes.

The house functions as a museum and community space displaying objects from the maritime era. Visitors can observe how deeply shipbuilding history shaped the region's identity.

The building sits on grounds featuring large cedar trees that originally inspired its earlier name of 'The Cedars'. Visitors should allow time to explore both the interior rooms and the natural setting surrounding the property.

The property's original name 'The Cedars' came from the impressive cedar trees that still dominate the grounds today. These trees were notable to early residents and remain a striking feature that enhances the character of the place.

Location: Nova Scotia

Inception: 1966

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Website: http://hantsportnovascotia.com/history-of-hantsport.html

GPS coordinates: 45.06460,-64.17750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20