King Street Cottages Guidebook
Sightseeing
A dozen historic buildings and several gorgeous green spaces make up the Shelburne Museum Complex at the heart of historic waterfront. Many are open to the public with interpreters to bring history alive.
Since 1976, the non-profit Shelburne Historical Society has been overseeing an expanding collection of important properties and artefacts, as well as researching and writing the history of Shelburne. Early members like Marion Robertson, Mary Archibald and Eleanor Smith published many books.
Shelburne Museum Complex
20 Dock StA dozen historic buildings and several gorgeous green spaces make up the Shelburne Museum Complex at the heart of historic waterfront. Many are open to the public with interpreters to bring history alive.
Since 1976, the non-profit Shelburne Historical Society has been overseeing an expanding collection of important properties and artefacts, as well as researching and writing the history of Shelburne. Early members like Marion Robertson, Mary Archibald and Eleanor Smith published many books.
art of the Nova Scotia Museum family, the J.C. Williams Dory Shop perfected the Shelburne Dory and turned out over 50,000 since it opened its doors in 1880.
At the peak of the industry, seven shops operated along the waterfront.
One builder, Sidney Mahaney, had his hand in 10,000 of these small boats built to outfit schooners for offshore fishing.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially opened the Dory Shop Museum in 1983.
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Dory Shop Museum
11 Dock Start of the Nova Scotia Museum family, the J.C. Williams Dory Shop perfected the Shelburne Dory and turned out over 50,000 since it opened its doors in 1880.
At the peak of the industry, seven shops operated along the waterfront.
One builder, Sidney Mahaney, had his hand in 10,000 of these small boats built to outfit schooners for offshore fishing.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially opened the Dory Shop Museum in 1983.
10 blocks wide and centuries deep in heritage, architecture and legends. Imagine: arriving with 10,000 others from New York and the American Revolution. Clearing the land, struggling to survive and thrive. Becoming a citizen of this 18th Century Loyalist town as it flourishes as a major shipbuilding and fishing centre!
Witness the age of sail as it wanes and gives way to a new era that would change the face of the historic waterfront forever: Hollywood!
Electrical cables were buried and buildings were refurbished or erected when films such as The Scarlet Letter were filmed on the waterfront over 20 years ago.
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20 Dock Street10 blocks wide and centuries deep in heritage, architecture and legends. Imagine: arriving with 10,000 others from New York and the American Revolution. Clearing the land, struggling to survive and thrive. Becoming a citizen of this 18th Century Loyalist town as it flourishes as a major shipbuilding and fishing centre!
Witness the age of sail as it wanes and gives way to a new era that would change the face of the historic waterfront forever: Hollywood!
Electrical cables were buried and buildings were refurbished or erected when films such as The Scarlet Letter were filmed on the waterfront over 20 years ago.
A great provincial park to spend some time and connect with nature
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The Islands Provincial Park
183 Islands Park RdA great provincial park to spend some time and connect with nature
Sandy Point Lighthouse
Sandy Point RoadA great place to spend a part from your day.
Regional Craft & Souvenir
Hooking a rag rug reused precious scraps of fabric and worn out clothing.
Quilting grew out of the same need to be frugal with valuable resources while supplying the family with functional household items.
Both became art forms. In the heritage property Coyle House at 24 Dock Street, local volunteers put their skills and generations-deep know how to work, creating usuable and beautiful works of art.
Some of the proceeds from "Tottie's Store" go back into preserving and interpreting the Historic Shelburne Waterfront.
Tottie's Crafts
24 Dock StHooking a rag rug reused precious scraps of fabric and worn out clothing.
Quilting grew out of the same need to be frugal with valuable resources while supplying the family with functional household items.
Both became art forms. In the heritage property Coyle House at 24 Dock Street, local volunteers put their skills and generations-deep know how to work, creating usuable and beautiful works of art.
Some of the proceeds from "Tottie's Store" go back into preserving and interpreting the Historic Shelburne Waterfront.
Where to eat
Charlotte Lane Cafe
13 Charlotte LnOutdoor seating
The Beandock Coffee & Collectibles
10 Dock StOutdoor seating
The Ship's Galley Pub And Eatery
156 Water StLocal Cuisine
Scotia Lunch
64 King StreetAffordable
Beaches
Roseway Beach
Beach RoadA great day at the beach
A great place to spend the day. Lovely cabins around.
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Crescent Beach Centre
157 Locke StA great place to spend the day. Lovely cabins around.