Where Canada's History Comes Alive!
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So many reasons
to visit Shelburne, Nova
Scotia ... We are nestled on
the third finest natural harbour in the world and were once the fourth largest
community in North America when, in 1783 about 3000 United Empire Loyalists
arrived in ships from New York City and the population quickly grew to more than
10,000. As a result of this migration, nearby Birchtown became the first free
black settlement in Canada. The United Empire Loyalists, who maintained
allegiance to the British Crown during the American Revolution, created an
instant boom town in the wilderness. The population, which had grown so quickly,
then decreased within twenty years to a few hundreds as the Loyalists moved to
other destinations.
The waterfront Heritage District retains an aura of the 18th century. You will enjoy a visit to our Museum Complex; to the Ross-Thomson House, which has the oldest restored store in North America; the Shelburne County Museum, which has the oldest fire pumper in North America; the Dory Shop, where the art of dory-making is demonstrated each day during the summer; the Coyle House, where Tottie's Crafts sell their wares, and the Muir-Cox Shipyard, where the time-honoured craft of wooden boat building is on display daily and where the shipbuilding heritage of the community is portrayed. Shelburne offers much to her visitors, including a tourist bureau, museums, parks, accommodations, nationally recognized restaurants and galleries and craft shops. A walking tour of the restored Historic District is a must for you to enjoy the uniqueness of this special seaport town. The waterfront was the settling in 1994 for the movie "The Scarlet Letter" starring Demi Moore and Robert Duvall. Why not tour part of the remaining movie set and experience an authentic historic market square? You can pick up a self-guided tour brochure at the Tourist Bureau, or participate in a tour conducted by a costumed guide from the Museum Complex. And allow yourself time to relax -we do! Waterfront Wedding Searching for a unique location for your wedding ? Click here. If you think you'd like to visit our town, click here : Shelburne Tourism and you'll find information about where to stay, where to eat, what to do and see in and around Shelburne. Have a great visit! We have made it easier for you to contribute to your local museums. Check this link.Shelburne Museum Complex Annual Giving Fund After your visit to Shelburne, you may want to check out other attractions in southwest Nova Scotia. Click on the logo to the right. |
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