| The County is comprised of many small towns and
villages, which offer their very own assortment of activities and
attractions. Please visit some of the areas below. |
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Barrington |
A wealth of fishing villages,
sand beaches, museums and many heritage buildings. Barrington lays
claim to be the lobster Capital of Canada!
The Municipality
of the District of Barrington was incorporated in 1879 and is located
on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia.
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Clark's Harbour
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Located on Cape Sable Island, Clark's Harbour is
a small fishing village featuring museums, grocery store, gas stations,
West Head Take Out, accommodations and many wharves. Claiming to be the
capitol of baseball, in Shelburne County.
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Cape Sable Island
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Home to 4 white sand beaches, The small
town of Clark's Harbour , our famous Important Bird Area and the birth
place of the work horse of the Atlantic, The Cape Island Fishing
Boat. Stop by the Visitor Information centre in Clark's Harbour
to learn more about this island filled with history and culture for you
to visit. Important places to stop are the Archelaus Smith Museum,
Saeside Heritage Centre, The Hawk Beach, The Drowned Forest, West Head
Wharf and North East Point Beach.
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Shelburne |
| The scenery in Shelburne is
breathtaking. Miles of forests surrounding crystal lakes and crashing
ocean. The air is fresh and clear. The charm of the Loyalist days is
still felt in our county but amongst the history, is everything one
might need for modern living. You can find the Town of Shelburne
website here.
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Lockeport |
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The
town offers all the amenities and all within walking distance. Enjoy
fresh seafood at several restaurants. Unwind and relax in the quiet and
peaceful surroundings or enjoy various local recreational facilities.
Children may use nearby playgrounds. There are basketball and tennis
courts as well as several smaller beaches to explore and all within the
town. The people are friendly and always willing to chat about the
history of the area and to give advice on what to see and do. Leave
your worries and fears behind. We pride ourselves on how peaceful, safe
and unspoiled the area is.
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Other
Visitor links for the area:
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Barrington
Visitors Bureau: 902-637-2625
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Clarks
Harbour Visitors Bureau: 902-745-2586
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Lockeport
Visitors Bureau: 902-656-3123
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