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The town of Shelburne (founded in 1783) is perhaps one of the most significant
heritage destinations in Atlantic Canada. People from all parts of North America
come to the Shelburne County Museum or the nearby Birchtown Black Heritage
Society Museum to research their Loyalist roots. Dock Street with its treasured
18th century homes and commercial buildings, boat launches, dory museum and
working barrel factory is not only popular with history buffs and photographers,
but is an important film location. The ‘hollywood’ production of The Scarlet
Letter was filmed in Shelburne and the region has attracted numerous other
film producers.
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A lobster fisherman shows off his catch on Cape Sable Island.
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An antique car on Main Street, Shelburne, Nova Scotia. The old post office building (left) is a well-known landmark in the town.
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A collection of helpful links to assist in the planning of your Nova Scotia vacation.
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The historic significance of Shelburne County is matched only by the natural
beauty of the region. The miles of rugged coastline, sandy beaches, quiet bays
and inlets and remote islands are a sailor’s dream, while the numerous picnic
parks and hiking trails provide hours of recreational fun for all ages. There are
more than a dozen Nova Scotia lighthouses in Shelburne County, including the Sandy Point
Lighthouse (circa 1873) at the entrance to Shelburne Harbour, the third largest
natural harbour in the world. Shelburne County is also home to several important
birding locations, including Cape Sable Island, one of the most significant IBA’s
(Important Birding Areas) in Canada.
And as you might expect from a region with such a rich history, there are Nova Scotia cultural
events, attractions and festivals that seem to fill nearly every day of the summer calendar (and beyond).
In June, there is the annual Lobster Festival; in July, the annual Jazz and Blues
Festival and Founders Day Celebrations; in August, the Lockeport Sea Derby and
Parade of Light; and of course, there are the numerous community suppers, craft
and bake sales and live entertainment venues from the historic Osprey Arts Centre
on Dock Street.
And if good food and simple relaxation is more your definition of ‘a vacation’,
there are waterfront cafes to visit (with a good book), fine dining establishments
only minutes away, informal walking tours of the historic business district and
nearly endless opportunities for photography, painting and other leisure activities.
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