Town of Shelburne Nova Scotia


Sandy Lane
Vacation Rentals
135 Water St
Shelburne, Nova Scotia
B0T 1W0 Canada

tel: 1 902 875 2729
toll-free: 1 800 646 1577
rentals@sandylanevacations.com
www.sandylanevacations.com


Guest Testimonials

The cottage is very cozy and generally well outfitted (with young children we appreciated the washer and dryer) Loved the blueberries and the local activities: day trips, Carter's Beach, Kejimikujik, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Walking out on the rocks at the waterfront, Summerville Beach, dinner at White Point; all of this made for a great week. We would encourage Sandy Lane to preserve/enhance the view of the ocean as it is such a gem to have at your doorstep. Thanks!
The Fox Family
Toronto, ON, 2008
Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us. We enjoyed Liverpool and meeting many old friends and new ones! Having your home as our base has been ideal with everything and more than expected for a home to home experience.  Your decor is quite lovely and will recommend to friends.  Thanks again.
The Douglas Family
Isle of Man, UK, 2009
Highly recommended! We found Moose Harbour cottage to be a fantastic base for exploring the surrounding area, including many dog friendly, beautiful, sandy beaches.
 
The cottage was quaint, very clean, and in a great location with water views.
 
Early risers will also be treated with amazing sunrise views through the living room picture window, or from outside.
 
Booking and check in process was quick and easy, and we received a nice, detailed welcome email with a lot of helpful info about the house and the area.
 
Overall, a great rental experience for us.
Steve
Findlay, OH, 2019 
 Terrific Getaway
We stayed at the Castaway Ocean Lodge for a week and had a wonderful time. The view from this venue was exceptional and its location was perfect for day trips to nearby towns. The cabin had everything we needed to make this vacation very relaxing.
Vlynch5

South Bend, IN, 2014

Shelburne

The gardens along Dock Street are rich with colour.
Taking the children for a walk along Shelburne's Dock Street on a glorious summers day in August.
A view of Shelburne from the harbour. The white church was constructed as part of the set for the movie "Moby Dick" that was shot in Shelburne in the summer of 2009.
A beautiful summers day on Dock Street.
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club is a hub of activity in the summer.

Description

History: 
In the spring of 1783, over 5000 settlers arrived on the shores of Shelburne Harbour from America. Assurance of living under the British flag, and promises of free land, tools, and provisions lured many to the British Colonies at that time. In the fall of 1783, a second wave of settlers arrived and by 1784, the population of this new community is estimated to have been at least 10,000 the fourth largest in North America - much larger than either Halifax or Montreal.

Today, Shelburne is a charming historic town set on a truly spectacular harbour. Unspoiled by industry or shipping, local town's folk like to boast that it is the third best natural harbour in the world after Sydney and Halifax. Over 16 km long, and dotted with small communities and beaches, the harbour is perfect place to sail, canoe or kayak.  

A walk through the Historic District is a trip through architectural history. The six narrow lanes and four streets retain the same dimensions and character as laid out by the original British surveyors.  Of the 46 residential properties in the District, only one was built after 1900.  Eight of the twelve dwellings facing the water were built before 1785. With over a dozen architectural styles present Shelburne's wooden heritage is considered the most significant in Canada.
 
The museum complex, with it four museums - the Muir-Cox Shipyard, Dory Shop Museum, Ross-Thompson House and the Shelburne County Museum are all worth a visit.  When the dory shop was established in 1880, it was part of a dory-building industry, which at its peak, included at least seven shops along the Shelburne waterfront. 


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Shelburne, Nova Scotia

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