Shelburne

Shelburne provides many unique experiences that are rich in culture and adventure while offering places to relax and unwind in a surrounding of historic treasures, wilderness and beauty.

Enjoy seaside lodging and camping, dining on fresh seafood, outdoor exploration, local brewery, historic waterfront, and storied history of the area. Visit Crescent Beach in nearby Lockeport where you can relax on the white sand and dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean.

Discover the many white sand beaches in and around Shelburne including one of the municipalities most popular attractions, Sandy Point Lighthouse.

Surrounded by water and located on a sandbar at the entrance of Shelburne Harbour, time your visit for low tide where you can walk to the base of the lighthouse.

The Black Loyalist Heritage Site, located in Birchtown on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, shares the story of the Black Loyalists – free men and women who fought for the British during the American Revolution and won their freedom. In the late 18th century, Birchtown was the largest free Black community in British North America.  It was the centre of the Black Loyalist experience in Canada and its founding represented a turning point in the history of persons of African descent in Canada.

In Spring 2015, the new Black Loyalist Heritage Centre opened. It takes visitors on the journey of these earliest Black settlers to Nova Scotia – and for some, back to Africa. Visitors can also trace their heritage through the names in the Book of Negroes, a document containing the names of the Black Loyalists who won their freedom by taking up arms for the British. 

The original heritage site includes the National Historic Monument of Canada – located on the Black Burial Grounds – honouring the landing of the Black Loyalists in Canada in 1783; St. Paul’s Church (circa 1888); and the Old School House Museum, a one-room school house built in the 1830s and home to artifacts from archaeological digs and items donated and loaned to the museum. 

You can also stroll along the Black Loyalist Heritage Trail, a 1.5 km trail with interpretive panels, which takes you to the Black Burial Ground. Site amenities include a gift shop, public washrooms, parking and picnic area. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Bus tours are welcome. The Black Loyalist Heritage Site is also located less than 10 kilometres away from Shelburne, where parts of the BET and CBC-produced Book of Negroes miniseries was filmed.

Why choose Shelburne?

Healthcare professionals choose to practice in rural NS for a variety of reasons including but not limited to comparable low-cost of living, achievable work-life balance, short commute times and active transportation options etc. Shelburne provides a competitive market for healthcare professionals. Our coastal setting, together with economic diversity, safe neighbourhoods and rich maritime history make Shelburne a great place to build your career and your life

Education in Shelburne

• Hillcrest Academy, grades primary to 6
• Shelburne Regional High School, grades 7-12
• Nova Scotia Community College Shelburne Campus

Amenities in Shelburne

• Osprey Arts Centre
• Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
• River Hills Golf Course
• Shelburne Curling Club & Arena
• Islands Provincial Park
• Shelburne Museums By the Sea

Health care facilities in or near Shelburne

Roseway Hospital 
Roseway Hospital is a community hospital serving about 15,000 Shelburne County residents with primary care services, inpatient, ambulatory and emergency care. Nineteen inpatient beds include acute medical care, convalescent, cardiac care, pediatrics and care for people awaiting long-term care placement.

Shelburne Family Practice
Our collaborative family practice team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners and family practice nurses working together to provide comprehensive care for residents living in Shelburne County.

Long-Term Care Facilities
Shelburne County has three large homes that provide Senior Citizens a place then can feel protected and obtain the assistance they require to enable them to continue comfortable daily living.