The Chester Municipal Heritage Society

Established in 1981 as a registered charity, the Chester Municipal Heritage Society promotes the municipality's heritage by preserving historically significant properties and providing educational programs for the enjoyment and benefit of present and future generations.

Duke Street, c. 1900

A view of Duke Street, circa 1900. The old schoolhouse can be seen in the background on the right. The two hotels, The Mulgrave and Lovett's, are barely discernible in the background on the left.

Last Train

The last train going through Chester Basin in 1991

Covey's Bus

Covey's bus to Halifax three times per week, to Chester twice per week. c. 1930s-1940s

New Ross, circa 1918

The Edmund Boylan family in front of their home, courtesy of Frances Doucette

Tuna

Tuna at dock at Associated Foods, Ltd. Fox Point, 1947. From left: Al McInnis, Richard Miller, Harry Sims, Alfie Westhaver.

Duke Street, c. 1900

A view of Duke Street, circa 1900. The old schoolhouse can be seen in the background on the right. The two hotels, The Mulgrave and Lovett's, are barely discernible in the background on the left.

Last Train

The last train going through Chester Basin in 1991

Covey's Bus

Covey's bus to Halifax three times per week, to Chester twice per week. c. 1930s-1940s

New Ross, circa 1918

The Edmund Boylan family in front of their home, courtesy of Frances Doucette

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All aboard "The Hellish Slow and Wobbly" Event

Sep 14

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All aboard "The Hellish Slow and Wobbly" Event

The rail line built in 1905 from Halifax to Yarmouth was officially called the Halifax Southwestern Railway , although it was fondly...

Sep 7

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$50K Fundraiser Update

From June 2024 until June 2025, The Chester Municipal Heritage Society is on a mission to raise $50,000, which will graciously be...

Aug 17

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Chester Train Day

Come one and all to the Chester Heritage Train Day , August 24th, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Chester Train Station. Fun activities for the...

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