Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada established in 1903, is located at the edge of the historic waterfront district with a very active social program. Here they host events, have a long tradition of racing and a sailing academy which delivers Sail Canada CANSail 1, 2, 3, 4 and WET FEET programs to youths. adults and families. They also offer introduction to sailing programs and a Progressive Training Course for students who wish to progress to more advanced levels including competitive racing. Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club also offer an extensive service marina, and can assist with marine repair work through local business, they also have fuel and floating docks for rent, wireless internet, showers, electrical hookups and more, contact them for more information.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

Barracks Cove Cottages in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers 3 private, clean and comfortable cottage suites, with heavenly beds in a quiet country setting. With convenient open plan kitchen, dining and living area, all appliances, a full sized fridge, propane BBQ, air conditioning, spacious decks and so much more, it's the perfect self catering home away from home, wheelchair accessible too. Barracks Cove Cottages also have a hot tub swimming pool with sun deck and fireplace, a fish pond, cable TV, with walking and biking trails nearby that will take you through the beautiful woods with mature trees and along the harbour until you reach the park, it's perfect here for relaxing after a busy day.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

Shelburne Whirligig and Weathervane Festival is an annual event of great family fun and entertainment right on the waterfront in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Whirligigs are art that comes alive in the wind, and part of Nova Scotia's folk art, it's what you get when you put art and woodworking together, and during the festival whirligig makers put together their masterpieces. They even have kits for sale at the festival and each elaborate creation tells a story, you can vote for your favourite display and the winner gets announced at the end. The Shelburne Whirligig and Weathervane Festival offers many awars in the various whirligig categories, plus an award for the best weathervane, plus there are local arts and crafts displays, rug hooking, folk art as well as live concerts and more, it's not to be missed.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 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

Boulder Cove near Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers incredible cottage life in their small town on the natural shoreline of Birchtown Bay, just 7 minutes from picturesque and historical Shelburne. Your authentic maritime vacation awaits in these stunning cottage hideaways with casual luxuries including relaxing airjet or whirlpool tubs, private ocean views, covered patio decks with propane BBQ and patio furniture, large eat in kitchens all well equipped with excellent amenities, an open air living room with pullout sofa bed and satellite TV, WIFI internet and so much more. Boulder Cove cottage comfortably accommodate 6 people and they have bicycles and helmets, offer ocean swimming off the dock, fishing rods for lake and ocean fishing, board games, campfires, canoeing, a row boat, bird watching, several hammocks hung around the property and a whole lot more, come for a fabulous stay surrounded by towering century old pines. READ MORE

Boxing Rock Brewing Co. in Shelburne on Nova Scotia's South Shore is a craft brewery with brewhouse making exciting new beers both innovative and traditional. They offer tours and tasting on Fridays and Saturdays by reservation only and you can learn how beer is brewed and after sample their different brews, samples are also available for sale by the glass to be enjoyed in the hospitality room. Boxing Rock Brewing Co. beers include the Crafty Jack English Ale, the Temptation red ale, The Vicar's Cross double IPA and Hunky Dory Pale Ale available in private wine and liquor stores, farmers markets, bars and restuarants in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as well as the brewery. So drink up and don't forget to purchase some swag, they have caps, t-shirts and beer glasses with their logo.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