Top Things to do in Shelburne
The 10 Best Things to do in Shelburne, Southwest Nova Scotia
Discover the best top things to do in Shelburne, Canada including Roseway Beach, The Islands Provincial Park, Becky's Knit and Yarn Shop, Candlebox Kayaking, Crescent Beach, Jacob Locke Homestead, Dory Shop Museum, Shelburne's Museums By The Sea, Ross-Thomson House Museum, Osprey Arts Centre.
Restaurants in Shelburne
1. Roseway Beach
2. The Islands Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By becca477 - Amherst, Canada
This does not really fit the provincial campground mold but is endearing nevertheless. Many of the sites are close together or grouped in threes (ie #4-6), fours (#11-14) or even fives (# 52-56). Many sites have a water view. There are a few relatively private sites such as #10 or #20 (no water view) or #45 (water view). The campground has an extensive picnic area, with numerous picnic tables. The 2 large dishwashing sinks were very handy and placed outside under a small roof. Coronavirus precautions were in place in the washrooms. Staff was on top of things, making sure that people were quiet in the later evening. Our stay was pleasant.
3. Becky's Knit and Yarn Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Candlebox Kayaking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Candlebox Kayaking specializes in sea kayak tours and sea kayak instruction. Looking for a relaxing sea kayak tour to enjoy with friends or family? We do that. Looking to experience the excitement of learning how to surf a sea kayak at a beach or in tidal currents? We do that too. We also specialize in multi-day kayak tours of the Tusket Islands and Lobster Bay.
5. Crescent Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 560lee - Dartmouth, Canada
probably the best beach we have hit here in Nova Scotia....a real jewel and to make our visit there even better we love to stay at Ocean Mist cottages that is right there at the beach......pure joy!
6. Jacob Locke Homestead
7. Dory Shop Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By wimsey54 - Granum, Canada
Driving around Shelburne, we stopped to ask for info, from a fellow, who took us over to see the Dory Museum & boat building shop. We are grateful to have run into Mr. M Buchanan, the boat builder, and for him to share, his wonderful stories, of the Dory Boat & building. He was very friendly, informative, & interesting. We would definitely return!
8. Shelburne's Museums By The Sea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Shelburne’s Museums by the Sea is a group of three unique museums located in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. The Dory Shop Museum, part of the Nova Scotia Museum, is also a working dory shop and brings to life Shelburne’s rich boat building heritage. The Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, also a part of the Nova Scotia Museum, is a living history museum interpreting the home and business lives of Loyalist settlers George and Robert Ross and Robert Thomson. Shelburne County Museum presents the diverse history and heritage of Shelburne County from the founding peoples - the Mi'kmaq, Loyalist, Black Loyalist, Acadian and Welsh - to the glorious age-of-sail shipbuilding era and the fishery. The museum complex is operated by the Shelburne Historical Society.
Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
By visiting the “Shelburne Museum Complex” you have to think that you are in a kind of open air museum, who is excisting out of one principal street. Being so the walk along the main street is a stroll through the past, For us personally whas the shop and small museum from the “Dolly” a small boat, You can see Shelburne as a bit of a small unique town with a solid history. A nice small location also for couples wit children.
9. Ross-Thomson House Museum
10. Osprey Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Osprey Arts Centre, located on historic Dock Street along Shelburne’s picturesque harbour, presents popular and classical music, dance, live theatre, film, and art exhibitions. The Lobby Gallery presents visual art exhibits by professional and emerging artists with a local connection, while the theatre hosts a diverse selection of local and touring performances. The Osprey also hosts events across Shelburne County in schools and other venues and rents its space to community groups and private concerns for public and private functions such as weddings, meetings, conferences and lectures. Visit our website ospreyartscentre.ca for more information and details on upcoming events.
