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Shelburne Whirligig and Weathervane Festival2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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
Thistle Dew Nicely2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Thistle Dew Nicely in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers the perfect flower arrangements done by expert florist who beautifully arrange flowers and gifts, and they offer delivery to Shelburne and surrounding areas, and nationwide delivery is available. This top flower shop is family owned and operated and they strive to do better, they are the trusted source for fresh, hand-arranged flowers and gorgeous gifts for many special occasions, so don't settle for less than the best. Thistle Dew Nicely also have a wide selection of all types of plants including house, tropical and indoor plants called dish gardens, and arrangements and gifts are available for everyday, sympathy and all special occasions, plus there are gourmet and fruit baskets available, it's all here.READ MORE
Dory Shop Museum2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 Islands Provincial Park2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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
Boxing Rock Brewing Co.2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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
Coopers Inn2015-06-18
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Coopers Inn located in the historic waterfront district of Shelburne offers quality accommodations and a historic stay in an award winning gracious and charming registered heritage property circa 1784. Rooms are elegant and spacious, some with bay or harbour views, some with four poster beds, some with vaulted ceilings and locally crafted antique reproduction furniture, here they have something for everyone. Coopers Inn starts your day with a sumptuous breakfast and the garden is available for peaceful moments of relaxation after touring the harbour, exploring the museums, enjoying the sandy beaches and more, in summer they also host Happy Hour between 5 and 6pm, so join them and meet other guests.READ MORE
Port of Shelburne2015-06-18
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Port of Shelburne, Shelburne Marine Terminal is owned by the town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada and operated by the Shelburne Port Authority. The Shelburne harbour is the third best natural harbour in the world with the Eastern Way channel leading to the entrance which is 800 metres wide with a minimum depth of 9 metres and anchorage for vessels in 13 metres of water, and is approximately 10 nautical miles long. There are two wharves and a marina for incoming vessels, and they can do dockside repairs for metal hulled vessels and wood and fibreglss vessels, as well as vessel haul out, storage and transport, they also offer marine diesel repair, crane rentals and crane services and so much more. The Port of Shelburne, Shelburne Marine Terminal takes care of all your marine requirements, and the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club located just north of them for visiting yachts, mooring balls, boats at anchor and more.READ MORE
Barracks Cove Cottages2015-06-18
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 GastroPub2015-06-22
Located in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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