About two hours from Halifax, the area features pristine beaches, fresh water rivers, woodlands and ocean vistas. It is rich in history and alive with arts and culture.

Here you can find wonderful places to stay, activities , including kayaking, boating, guided walking tours, museums, shopping & dining. Nearby there are terrific birding spots, lighthouses and beaches. 

Visitors come from throughout the world to vacation in Nova Scotia, Shelburne County is the best place to see and experience Atlantic Canada's maritime life at its finest and we know you'll love it here! 

ALL SUMMER LONG IN SHELBURNE COUNTY EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY take a ONE OF A KIND ride in one of Shelburne's 18th Century British navel longboats.  FREE rides will be given at Shelburne's Historic waterfront (weather permitting) at 6:30 at the Dock Street Wharf. EVERY WEDNESDAY at 7PM on the Shelburne Waterfront  - 18th Century Military Drill by the 3rd New Jersey Volunteers - Free EVERY TUESDAY at 6PM come to the Cape Sable Island Causeway and learn to row a Dory! Our Queen of Hearts Dory Club will be offering free lessons/rides all summer long! HISTORIC WALKING TOURS begin at the Shelburne Visitor Information Centre. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 2PM and Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7PM. $10/person, children free. 18th CENTURY HISTORICAL CHARACTERS on the Shelburne Waterfront. Mondays 1-3, Tuesdays & Thursdays 11-2, Fridays 1-3. PRINCE OF WALES HISTORICAL DANCERS - alternate Monday nights at Guild hall on the Shelburne Waterfront. Free. SHELBURNE HOOTENANNY - every Friday night at the Sea Dog Saloon on the Shelburne Waterfront. 8PM-10PM - $5 admission. FREE GOLF LESSONS for children at River Hills Golf & Country Club, every TUESDAY!  Ages 7 and up. Call 637-2415 for more info and to register. SHELBURNE HARBOUR BOAT TOURS - enjoy a tour of Shelburne Harbour, visit McNutt's Island or just enjoy a Kitchen Party Harbour Cruise! Click HERE for full schedule! FARMER'S MARKETS Sable River Country Market Hwy 103 @ Foote's Irving 10AM - 1PM every Saturday Hwy 103 at Decker's Esso 10AM - 1PM every Thursday Crafts * Meat * Fish * Produce * Pasta * Plants * BBQ All Vendors Welcome - Call Cindy 656-2793 or Alice 874-1858 for more info  Shelburne's Farmer's Market Saturdays throughout the summer/fall. 8AM - 12PM Loyalist Plaza - Water Street Produce * Meats * Organics * Breads * Pasteries Arts & Crafts & Much more! Barrington Country Market Each Saturday throughout the summer 9AM - 1PM  across from the Barrington Library  fresh fish & shellfish * produce * home baking * crafts * jams & preserves * plants * flea market items & much more!

THIS WEEK IN SHELBURNE COUNTY! August 25 - Shelburne Harbour Boat Tour for Seniors (3Hours)  Call Senior Services at 1-800-565-0397  for more information or to register. August 26 - 55+ Games - Indoor Events - Clark's Harbour Contact your local Recreation Department for more information August 30 - 55+ Games - Indoor Events - Barrington Contact your local Recreation Department for more information