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

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