Shelburne
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Shelburne is a town of 1,743 inhabitants located in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to the Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area.
Charts
See Nova Scotia.
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Nova Scotia.
Islands
McNutts Island [[Shelburne#McNutts Island|McNutts Island]] 43°38.462'N, 065°17.451'W
Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
The approach to Shelburne is straightforward. No dangers other than avoiding several fish farms.
Entrance
Shelburne is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
Shelburne Harbour
This mainly a port for cruise and commersial ships but yachts are allowed to dock. Fresh water, electricity, fuel, and WiFi.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (902) 875 4433; Fax: +1 (902) 875 2875; VHF channel XX
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club [[Shelburne#Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club|Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club]] (SHYC) 43°45.462'N, 065°19.391'W Full service: water, electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, WiFi. Haul-out. Repairs by outside contractors. Café.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (902) 875 4757; Fax: +1 (902) 875 2280; VHF channel XX
- Address: 107 Water St. P.O. Box 1437, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, B0T 1W0 Canada
- Hours: 08:00 - 19:00 (Summer)
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
Hero Shoal
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the Yacht Club and Harbour |
| Electricity | In the Yacht Club and Harbour |
| Toilets | In the Yacht Club |
| Showers | In the Yacht Club |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins in the Yacht Club and Harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station In the Yacht Club and Harbour |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers |
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| Services | |
| Repairs | In the Yacht Club by outside contractors |
| Mobile connectivity | WiFi In the Yacht Club and Harbour |
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Provisioning
- Sobey’s Groceries, 115 King Street
Eating out
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Transportation
- The closest airport with scheduled service is Halifax International Airport
- By car:
- 97 km from Yarmouth (ferry from Portland, Maine) along Highway 103
- 197 km from Digby (ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick) along Highways 101 and 103
- 208 km from Halifax along Highway 103
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
See Canada.
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
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