Shelburne, Nova Scotia

[tiggertom]

We are cruising to Shelburne next month but can't find alot about it? We will be there all day and the cruise line has not organised any excursions. Any suggestions on a good day out?

Thanks :rolleyes:

[maryann ns]

I did not know ships went to Shelburne. I would suggest you post this on tripadvisor. Go to forums and then Canada and then Nova Scotia. There are some local experts who should be able to help you.

[MiddleEarth]

I did not know ships went to Shelburne. I would suggest you post this on tripadvisor. Go to forums and then Canada and then Nova Scotia. There are some local experts who should be able to help you.

 

I often use Wikipedia to find more info about ports. Lots of useful information for most places.

 

Try this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelburne,_Nova_Scotia

 

You can also try this link. Nova Scotia Tourism Lighthouse Trail

[scotian1]

Shelburne is now a small town of just over 2,000 people but at one time was the largest town in Nova Scotia as a result of the arrival of the Loyalistf rom the American Thirteen Colonies. Today there are several museums, some craft shops and antique galleries that make the town worth a visit. It also has retainet many buildings that were constructed for the set of the movie; "The Scarlet Letter" which starred Demi Moore. Here is a link to the town's tourism website:

http://www.shelburnenovascotia.com/

[tiggertom]

Shelburne is now a small town of just over 2,000 people but at one time was the largest town in Nova Scotia as a result of the arrival of the Loyalistf rom the American Thirteen Colonies. Today there are several museums, some craft shops and antique galleries that make the town worth a visit. It also has retainet many buildings that were constructed for the set of the movie; "The Scarlet Letter" which starred Demi Moore. Here is a link to the town's tourism website:

http://www.shelburnenovascotia.com/

 

Thanks for the link. I notice that most museums,etc close mid October. We will be there on 26/10 however. We will sort something out I'm sure.

[tiggertom]

I often use Wikipedia to find more info about ports. Lots of useful information for most places.

 

Try this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelburne,_Nova_Scotia

 

You can also try this link. Nova Scotia Tourism Lighthouse Trail

 

Thanks for the links. Just found this one saying they know we are coming and may open the museums.etc, so that's good. :)

 

http://www.novanewsnow.com/article-374274-1300-passenger-cruise-ship-to-visit-Shelburne-Digby.html

[bandber]

This newspaper article is heartening. I have been planning excursions for this Balmoral trip and couldn't find anything about what to do in Shelburne on an out of season Sunday. So this is good news!

[maryann ns]

Good news for you and for Shelburne. By the way the coastline around there is very beautiful so just renting a car and driving is possible too. I did visit in that area a couple years ago and enjoyed the Pubnico area.

[bandber]

Thanks Maryann. I hope that there might be a taxi or private hire minibus to hire at the port that would take me on such a tour. I had written to ask how to make the most out of our brief stay in the town so this might well come to pass!

I love Nova Scotia, although a brief stay last year, I couldn't wait to get back there!!

[wcudmore]

Read "Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill (Titled "Somewhere, Someone Knows my Name" in the USA). It's got some interesting historical perspective on the area.

 

Also a fantastically written book.

[bandber]

Thanks, I'll try to get hold of the book!

 

Read "Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill (Titled "Somewhere, Someone Knows my Name" in the USA). It's got some interesting historical perspective on the area.

 

Also a fantastically written book.

[scotian1]

You may also run into a Hollywood movie being shot in Shelburne while you are there. William Hurt and Ethan Hawke are starring in the film "Moby Dick", which is being shot in Shelburne and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia this fall.

 

http://www.shelburnecountytoday.com/mobydick/

[tiggertom]

You may also run into a Hollywood movie being shot in Shelburne while you are there. William Hurt and Ethan Hawke are starring in the film "Moby Dick", which is being shot in Shelburne and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia this fall.

 

http://www.shelburnecountytoday.com/mobydick/

Thanks for the info - maybe we will get a walk-on part? :D

[bandber]

Read "Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill (Titled "Somewhere, Someone Knows my Name" in the USA). It's got some interesting historical perspective on the area.

 

Also a fantastically written book.

 

I hope it will be downloaded by tomorrow and look forward immensely to reading it! Thanks for the recommendation.

[bandber]

Thanks for the info - maybe we will get a walk-on part? :D

 

I like them inside me!!

[South Shore]

Dear all,

 

I am the owner of ShelburneNovaScotia.com, the tourism web site for our little town. I've been here ten years and have served on founding boards of current tourism assoc, arts council, arts centre, farmers' market and served for 4 yrs as director of the chamber of commerce.

 

I'm hoping to post things here that will make your trip to Shelburne all that much more enjoyable.

 

Off to another meeting, but will post some suggestions in the morning.

 

Timothy Gillespie South Shore Guy

 

BTW... word is that Donald Sutherland will play the passionate preacher in Moby Dick

[bandber]

Dear all,

 

I am the owner of ShelburneNovaScotia.com, the tourism web site for our little town. I've been here ten years and have served on founding boards of current tourism assoc, arts council, arts centre, farmers' market and served for 4 yrs as director of the chamber of commerce.

 

I'm hoping to post things here that will make your trip to Shelburne all that much more enjoyable.

 

Off to another meeting, but will post some suggestions in the morning.

 

Timothy Gillespie South Shore Guy

 

BTW... word is that Donald Sutherland will play the passionate preacher in Moby Dick

 

Thanks Timothy - look forward to hearing from you tomorrow!

 

I don't suppose the filming for Moby Dick will have started when Balmoral visits? I'm really looking forward to the visit anyway.

[PennyAgain]

South Shore, I stayed at a fine B & B near the Dory Shop Museum. Have lost the name. May have been Cooper. Have you any idea? I had a small bedroom but friends had the upstairs suite.

[Shelburne Guy]

There will be lots to do in Shelburne during the stop here. By Oct 1 I should be able to post a schedule of events and places to go, see, do, etc.

 

Timothy

[Shelburne Guy]

South Shore, I stayed at a fine B & B near the Dory Shop Museum. Have lost the name. May have been Cooper. Have you any idea? I had a small bedroom but friends had the upstairs suite.

 

The place is The Cooper's Inn, across from the Barrel Factory and near the museums. Paul and Pat Dewar own it now and it is as great as ever.

 

Timothy

[PennyAgain]

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Cooper's Inn. I loved the location. We had a few days before the cottage I rented on the Bay of Fundy in West Advocate was available and make use of our extra days very well. What a beautiful area! We had several great meals and did a little shopping. Thanks to your good memory, I'll keep notes with the intention of making a return visit.

[tiggertom]

There will be lots to do in Shelburne during the stop here. By Oct 1 I should be able to post a schedule of events and places to go, see, do, etc.

 

Timothy

 

Hi Timothy

This time next week we will be sailing towards Shelburne - can you give us some info of events and places to see? Thanks and cant wait to visit. :D

[6rugrats]

Hi Timothy

This time next week we will be sailing towards Shelburne - can you give us some info of events and places to see? Thanks and cant wait to visit. :D

 

Lots of info here:

 

http://www.shelburnenovascotia.com/

[tiggertom]

Lots of info here:

 

http://www.shelburnenovascotia.com/

 

Thanks for the link but had already checked this website only to find that most thing shut down before we get to Shelburne, hence the original post. Timothy advised that he would post further info on or after 11 October. :confused:

[6rugrats]

Thanks for the link but had already checked this website only to find that most thing shut down before we get to Shelburne, hence the original post. Timothy advised that he would post further info on or after 11 October. :confused:

 

I spend a lot of time on the south shore, north of Shelburne and have to tell you that this delay is typical.

 

Email him at info@shelburnenovascotia.com

 

More contact info here:

 

http://www.123people.com/ext/frm?ti=person%20finder&search_term=timothy%20gillespie&search_country=US&st=person%20finder&target_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestofnovascotia.com%2Ftimothygillespie&section=weblink&wrt_id=217