Road Trip Yarmouth to Shelburne – Loyalist Coast

Yarmouth Shelburne
100
km
1h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Nova Scotia's southwest coast, between Yarmouth and Shelburne, blends Acadian and Loyalist heritage. It's also Canada's lobster capital — Lower West Pubnico holds the world record for fishing boats per port.

Yarmouth is the terminus of the ferry to Bar Harbor (Maine). Pointe-de-l'Église (Université Sainte-Anne, North America's largest wooden building without nails) marks the Acadian shore. Shelburne, founded 1783 by Loyalists, hosts a historic fishing and barrel-making centre. Filming location for "The Scarlet Letter" and "Moby Dick."

Points of Interest

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    Pointe-de-l'Église
    Plus grand bâtiment en bois sans clous d'Amérique.
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    Yarmouth – traversier
    Terminus du Cat ferry vers Bar Harbor (Maine).
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    Shelburne 1783
    Centre historique loyaliste, dock, tonnellerie.
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    Pubnico lobster
    Capitale du homard du Canada, plus grand port de pêche.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Abrams River
River
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Absaloms Run
Stream
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Acacia Brook
Stream
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Aceys Lake
Lake
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Ackers Brook
Stream
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Agard Lake
Lake
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Alder Plains Brook
Stream
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Allens Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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Silver River - Long Tusket Lake Conservation Lands
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Melbourne Conservation Lands
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Salmon Lake Conservation Lands
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Summerville Conservation Lands
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Harpers Lake Nature Reserve
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Sissiboo River Wilderness Area
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Silver River Wilderness Area
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Northwest Brook Nature Reserve
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Bowers Meadows Conservation Lands
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Roseway River Wilderness Area
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Ghost Antler Nature Reserve
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Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Yarmouth
  • Destination Shelburne
  • Distance 100 km
  • Duration 1h30
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
acadian heritage Ocean Fishing Summer ferry

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