| SHELBURNE:
Here you can find activities
on the waterfront (including kayaking, boating, guided walking tours,
museums & dining). Nearby there are terrific birding spots, lighthouses
and beaches. Visitors come from throughout the world to vacation in Nova
Scotia.
The town boasts a fascinating history, which
is apparent in its charming Historic Waterfront District. The site of
a major Loyalist landing in 1783, the Shelburne area is home to one of the
most active reenactment associations in Canada and to six museums.
On a leisurely stroll through the Historic
Waterfront (the settling for the movie "The Scarlet Letter"
starring Demi Moore and Robert Duvall), you will also find galleries and
antique shops, gift stores, cafes, restaurants, kayak and bike rentals, a
public marina and arts centre & theatre. Highlights of the Historic
Waterfront include the Barrel Factory, Dory Shop, Muir-Cox Shipyard,
Shelburne Marina and Yacht Club and Canada's newest live theatre venue, The
Osprey. |
| LOCKEPORT: The town offers all
the amenities and all within walking distance. Enjoy fresh
seafood at several restaurants. The Beach Centre Visitor
Information Centre features a craft shop, canteen and various displays.
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. |
