Shelburne (Nova Scotia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Shelburne (Nova Scotia)
Many of Shelburne's buildings were built by Loyalists - Americans who were loyal to the British Crown who fled the American colonies after the British lost the American War of Independence. In 1783, waves of Loyalist settlers landed in Shelburne's harbour, expanding the village's population to 17,000, making it the fourth largest city in North America. Many of these settlers were Black Loyalists, slaves who had been promised their freedom and land for aiding the British cause. In 1787, government distribution of provisions to the new settlers was terminated. As the settlement was not yet self-supporting, many settlers put their houses up for sale or abandoned them. They left for England, New Brunswick, Upper Canada, and the United States. About half the population of African Americans left
Top Attractions in Shelburne (Nova Scotia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Shelburne (Nova Scotia):
- ★Black Loyalist Heritage Centre & Historical Site
- ★Shelburne County Museum
- ★Shelburne Historic Waterfont
Where to Eat in Shelburne (Nova Scotia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Charlotte Lane Cafe
- 🍴Mr Fish
- 🍴Scotia Lunch
Where to Stay in Shelburne (Nova Scotia)
- 🏨Boulder Cove Cottages
- 🏨Cooper's Inn
- 🏨MacKenzie's and the Wildwood
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