Picturesque Tusket, on the banks of the Tusket River, was settled in 1785 by Dutch United Empire Loyalists from New York and New Jersey. As seen by the architecture of many fine older homes, the village prospered as a major ship building center. There are legends surrounding the famous “hanging oak” which sits at the foot of the country roads leading to villages such as Amirault’s Hill, Sluice Point and Morris Island. Be sure to stop at the Courthouse to get the full scoop.

Ste Anne Church: a stunning gothic beauty from 1900 featuring paintings on ceiling and sanctuary walls. Find all the crosses hidden within the Church.
Historic Chapel at Rocco Point: commemorates the founding of the Catholic Church in Southwest Nova Scotia, .5 km walking trail on site. Described as "a beautiful, peaceful refuge."
Argyle Township Court House & Gaol: Canada’s oldest standing courthouse features Jailer's Quarters, the Prisoners’ Cellblock, as well as "The Cell" gift shop. The second floor houses the Court Room and the Judge's Chambers. The new state-of-the-art archival facility is truly a genealogist’s paradise

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