The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Historical Site in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada is unique and was one of the largest free black settlements in the 1780's where people voted for their freedom with their feet. Enjoy a guided tour, explore the amazing archaeology and excavated artifacts, climb the Shaw Turret overlooking Birchtown Bay, visit the centre's Lindsay Gallery for a multimedia presentation on the Black Loyalist journey from Africa to the US and on to Nova Scotia, plus there's a virtual copy of Carlton's Book of Negroes and more. The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Historical Site offers exhibits and historical buildings, movies, the National Historic Monument, visit the pit house and explore the heritage trail, you can even bring a picnic, or search for your ancestral roots, the possibilities are endless, it's a fascinating history that awaits. READ MORE

The Shelburne Museum Complex in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers museums by the sea, and is comprised of the Shelburne County Museum, the Dory Shop Museum, and the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. Group tours are available and you will learn about the the county's heritage, and the museum shop has some excellent souvenirs and gifts, also available on-line. Come for a fascinating visit, explore the 10 block historic waterfront, the Dory Shop, the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, the Shelburne County Museum, Tottie's quilts, rugs and crafts, Cox's historic shipyard and warehouse, the Guild Hall and Farmers Market and so much more. The Shelburne Museum Complex also offer 18th century re-enactments, so look out for those, and the historic waterfront serves as a great set for historic films. Come celebrate the heritage and special community events, take a walk back in time, it's an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

Shelburne Harbour Boat Tours in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada welcomes you aboard the luxurious MV Brown Eyed Girl a 44-foot Marine Trader trawler, that takes you on stunning tours around beautiful Shelburne Harbour and the Historic Waterfront. Your trip begins at the Shelburne Harbour Marina and along the way you'll see see lighthouses, birds, seals, harbour porpoises and maybe even a whale. They offer three tours daily including evening harbour tours, and the entire boat is also available for a group party where you can bring your refreshments and food to prepare on their propane barbeque, come for the perfect boat party, bring your CD's too, or let them provide the snacks and refreshments. Shelburne Harbour Boat Tours also offer vacation packages with great choices including accommodation and breakfast.READ MORE

Shelburne Physiotherapy in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offer expertise in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, athletic therapy, massage therapy, shock wave therapy and acupuncture therapy by highly trained and licensed therapists. They promote the wellbeing of patients with skilled hands-on treatments and client education for the elimination and reduction of pain without drugs, the increase of strength, endurance and range of motion. Shelburne Physiotherapy also promotes facilitating a healthy lifestyle through education and exercise and the clinic is completely wheelchair accessible. They even have a state of the art fitness centre with cutting edge cardio and resistance training equipment, so with their assistance come reclaim your active lifestyle, they aim to achieve the best possible results in a timely manner.READ MORE

Shelburne HarbourSide Cottages in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada overlook the beautiful Shelburne Harbour, Historic Waterfront District and units are spacious with private decks, equipped kitchenettes, a bath, free satellite, television, barbecue and light housekeeping. Come for an unforgettable stay with relaxing sounds of the sea, scenic views and the perfect location next to Shelburne Waterfront Restaurant with outside deck, marina, theatre, gift shops, bike and kayak rentals, harbour tours, walking tours and trails, stroll through town to historic attractions, museums shops and more. Shelburne HarbourSide Cottages also have bike rentals from their fleet of well maintained mountain bikes, as well as kayak rentals all fully equipped with life jackets and paddles, ideal for exploring the harbour from the water.READ MORE

The Osprey Arts Centre in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada is about dance, art, music and theatre, and is home to the Osprey Theatre and Coastline Gallery. Open year round, visitors are treated to visual art exhibits, popular and clasical music, live theatre and dance, plus they host summer arts camps for kids and book launches. They also host events including ballroom dancing classes, HD live screenings, kids movies, drama camps, world music ensembles, film camps, play and so much more, as well as events across Shelburne County in schools and other venue. The Osprey Arts Centre also have their theatre and foyer available for rental, ideal for banquets, weddings, retirements, family reunions, birthday parties and any other celebration or special occasion you can think of or need space for, they have decorations, special lighting, a professional sound system, projection equipment, tables, table clothes, dishes and cutlery, the use of a kitchen and a fully stocked bar.READ MORE

Hooked GastroPub in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada is located on the edge of the historic district and are committed to providing excellent meals and warm hospitality at a fair price. They support the growth of their community by purchasing as local as possible, and here delicious meals and comfort blend perfectly, complimented with a selection of fine wines and micro-brewed beers. Hooked GastroPub guarantees an unforgettable experience and they believe in cooking what people want to eat by using the right ingredients and techniques with a personal spin and delivering amazing food. They aim to be part of the slow food movement for ultimate enjoyment, and serve soups, signature salads, small plates, hand-helds, and exquisite entrees from seafood to steak, Thai, pasta and more, come for the divine.READ MORE

The Islands Provincial Park is located just across the harbour from the historic town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia ideal for a fun maritime camping experience. The 70-site campground has water outlets and two picnic areas, a private beach which is unsupervised as well as a boat launch and trailer dump station, it's the perfect base for exploring Shelburne's many museums, shops, and picturesque charm. The Islands Provincial Park has WIFI available at the building and surrounding area, and is a restful stop, come for a fabulous stay and enjoy all that the south shore has to offer in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

Spencer’s Garden Centre in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada is the place to be for gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists, summer residents and others with an incredible range of products and services including unique gifts, Country home decor, bulk food items and professional landscaping services. They have been in business for over 20 years, and are a Shelburne landmark, with patient and friendly staff offering great knowledge of their extensive line of plants, garden products and accessories. Spencer’s Garden Centre also have a well designed retail store with a coffee and ice cream bar, a greenhouse and storage buildings and large landscaped area with display gardens, pond, landscaping products, also visit the gift section for unique items and decor. Professional landscaping has always been part of the business, and advice is free if you want to do it yourself, they can also assist with construction and a choice of backyard ponds, rock gardens and rock ways, plant placements and so much more.READ MORE

The Dory Shop Museum in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada welcomes you inside to a fascinating first hand view of the art of crafting a traditional dory, and hear the take of these iconic small crafts. Fishing was revolutionized in the middle of last century with the discovery of lots of hooks on one line producing more fish, thus trawling was born and afterwards even more fish could be hauled by taking lots of little boats onto the schooner then carrying them out to the banks, and thus dory fishing was born. The Dory Shop Museum was built by John Williams in 1880, and along with other businesses helped produce thousands of dories during the years of the famous Grand Banks fishery from 1880 - 1971, come learn all about this wonderful history and see the craft.READ MORE