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

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

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

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 Sea Dog Saloon offers waterfront family dining in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Here spectacular views, fresh seafood, live music and the best seafood chowder in Shelburne County await for a memorable dining experience on the historic waterfront. There's a great breakfast menu served all day, exquisite starters and salad choices, chowders and sandwiches, wraps, delectable seafood choices including a seafood platter, pasta, and something from the grill, they also have a kids menu and great desserts. The Sea Dog Saloon offers daily specials and classics and can accommodate whether you are in the mood for a steak, thick burger or fresh seafood and every Friday there's live music. They also have Sea Dog Kayak Rentals on the waterfront, with a modern stable fleet of kayaks for adventure and fun out on the waters, and single and double equipped are available.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

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

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 Whirligig Book Shop in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada has for more than fifteen years been one of the most popular bookstores in Atlantic Canada, and also operates as a ticket box office for the Osprey Arts Centre and many other artistic events around the community. This is a good gathering place for much discussion and conversation, and with an ideal location in the center of the Historic district of Shelburne, it's the place to find your favourite book, they even have collector's books for sale. The Whirligig Book Shop has new and used books for sale covering art, fiction, food, health, people, outdoor adventures, birding and places, plus they have nautical books, and history, mystery and folklore. There's a section for young readers and young adults and popular local interests. Come visit, see what's new, stay and browse, buy a magical read and enjoy the character of this charming book shop.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