Beacon to Shelburne 4+

Explore the history, culture, sights, foods, and communities of Shelburne County.

Beacon to Shelburne shines a light on the history and the future of Nova Scotia South Shore’s hidden gem Shelburne County.

Rich in sea and land history Shelburne sits on Mi'kma'ki the ancestral and unseeded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. The Black Loyalist Landing in Birchtown in 1783 and the black loyalist heritage center showcases this history to all who visit. From its inception the sea has given some of it treasures to the fisherman who have this area there and home businesses.. On land you can surround yourself in nature from Islands Park to the multitude of beautiful beaches and lighthouses.

The area is home to architecture that has been careful preserved for centuries. The Shelburne historical society through the museums by the sea explores the long history that shines a light on the hidden treasure that is all around this community.

Today business and history are synergized to the people who make the area home. You will find generational families and transplants alike.

Beacon to Shelburne represent your own virtual digital tour guided. Our tours take you through the points interests that are meaningful and interesting to you. Our tours include the history, the sights; the sounds the flavors that make this beautiful part of Nova Scotia come alive.

We hope you will come explore and experience why Shelburne is the gateway to land and sea. The Beacon to Shelburne is the starting point to exploring all that the area has to offer.