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The historic significance of Shelburne County is matched only
by the natural beauty of the region. The miles of rugged
coastline, sandy beaches, quiet bays and inlets and remote
islands are a sailor’s dream, while the numerous picnic parks
and hiking trails provide hours of recreational fun for all
ages. There are more than a dozen Nova Scotia lighthouses in
Shelburne County, including the Sandy Point Lighthouse (circa
1873) at the entrance to Shelburne Harbour, the third largest
natural harbour in the world. Shelburne County is also home to
several important birding locations, including Cape Sable
Island, one of the most significant Important Birding Areas (IBA)
in Canada.
And as you might expect from a region with such a rich history,
there are Nova Scotia cultural events, attractions and festivals
that seem to fill nearly every day of the summer calendar... and
beyond. In June, there is the annual Lobster
Festival; July will see three great weekends of festivals,
including Founders'
Days and the Loyalist
Landing Re-enactment.
Other area events... include the Founders Day Celebrations,
Lockeport Sea Derby, Parade of Lights, Harmony
Baazar Women's Music Festival and the Whirligig
and Weathervane Festival in September. Of course, there are
the numerous community suppers, craft and bake sales and live
entertainment venues like the historic Osprey Arts Centre on
Dock Street.
And if good food and simple relaxation is more your definition
of ‘a vacation’, there are waterfront cafes to visit (with a
good book), fine dining establishments only minutes away,
informal walking tours of the historic business district and
nearly endless opportunities for photography, painting and other
leisure activities.
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