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Festivals & Events Listing Details
Loyalist Landing 2008
Shelburne, South Shore
Heritage
Wheelchair accessible.
Contact:Suzanne Mahaney
Phone:902-875-2968
Email:info@loyalistsatshelburne.com
Website:www.LoyalistsatShelburne.com

As part of a year-long celebration in commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Loyalist Landing in Shelburne, 3 showcase weekend events will be held throughout July. Waterfront Weekend (July 11-13) will celebrate the rich maritime heritage shaped by Shelburne Harbour & will offer an opportunity to view & tour a variety of boats and ships, including Tall Ships. Grand Re-enactment Weekend (July 17-20) will celebrate the early history of the area with re-enactors recreating & celebrating the period of history at the time of the Shelburne landing. Also features the NS Town Crier Competition & unveiling of the Shelburne Fyfe. Founders' Days Weekend (July 24-27) will celebrate Shelburne's history, then and now, with a mix of events including re-enactment of the 1783 landing of Governor Parr, renaming of Port Roseway to Shelburne, a period Governor's Ball, a fireworks display & a parade of lights on the harbour.

Facilities/Services

  • No smoking
  • Public washrooms
  • Bus tours welcome
  • Picnic area
  • Takeout
  • Concessions
  • Parking
  • Ici, on parle français

Date(s)
Every week on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays between July 11, 2008 and July 27, 2008

Admission
Admission to the majority of the events will be free.