2012 Season - June 15 - Oct. 8
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There are no visitor notices at this time.
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Just across the harbour from the historic town of Shelburne, The Islands Provincial Park offers a restful stop on your trip around the South Shore. Bounded by Shelburne Harbour, it offers visitors a maritime camping experience. Shelburne's many museums, shops, and picturesque charm continue to attract thousands of international visitors each year.
Facilities and Services
The Islands Provincial Park is open from June 15 - Oct. 8 for the 2012 Season and offers a 70-site campground, water outlets, two picnic areas, an unsupervised beach, boat launch, and trailer dump station.
WiFi is available at the admin building only and the surrounding area. There will be a password needed, please see the park receptionists.
Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2012. See Reservations for details and conditions.
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July 21, 2012
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Scavenger Hunt, Washer Tournament, and Barbeque
Scavenger hunt for children followed by a washer tournament for adults and a free barbecue for all participants. Scavenger hunt starts at 10 AM, barbecue at 12 PM and washers tournament at 1 PM. Please note that there will be a $2 registration fee for the washer toss tournament. Meet at the park office. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Jim MacDougall at (902) 875-4304, (902) 875-2126, or email IslandsPark@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Saturday, July 28 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
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August 3, 2012
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Nighttime Escapades and Campfire
Come out and experience the park at night! We will be playing games and having fun in the dark including a campfire, stories, jokes, and s'mores. Suitable for ages 7 years and up. Bring sturdy footwear for running, jumping and something that can get wet. Pre-registration required. Meet at the large fire pit by the entrance to the park. Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Shelburne Recreation & Parks. Please note that there is a registration fee of $8 each or $12 per family. For more information to pre-register contact Recreation & Parks at (902) 875-3544, Extension 230 or email sumrec@municipalityofshelburne.ca.
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August 7, 2012
Tues. Aug. 7 - Thurs. Aug. 9 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nature Feast
Explore nature through games, crafts, guest speakers and songs. For children aged 4-9 years. You may attend one or all three days. Pre-registration required. Bring hat, snacks, water and dress for outdoor play, sneakers preferred. Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Shelburne- Recreation and Parks. Please note that registration fees are $8 each or $12 per family. For more information and to pre-register contact (902) 875-3544 Extension 230 or email sumrec@municipalityofshelburne.ca.
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August 17, 2012
TBD
Shelburne Kayak Festival
The Festival will include workshops, kayaking instruction, displays, social events, campfires, kayaking on the harbour and walks through the park. Pre-registration required. Detailed information will be available at www.shelburnekayakfestival.ca. Please bring clothing appropriate for kayaking as well as a change of clothes. Meet at the Park Lodge. Fees are $25/person and $50/family. Please note regular camping fees apply. Sponsored by the Town of Shelburne. For more information or to pre-register contact Jerry at (902) 875-3873, (902) 875-2991, or email shelburnekayak@gmail.com.
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Shelburne 5 km (3 mi.);
Liverpool, 30 km (19 mi.)
- Shelburne County Museum
- Ross Thomson House, Shelburne
- Barrington Woolen Mill, Barrington
- The Dory Shop, Shelburne
For more information on these and other attractions, please consult the Nova Scotia
Doers and Dreamers Guide or visit one of the many Visitor Information Centres.
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Click here for a park map
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The Islands Provincial Park is located on Nova Scotia's South Shore, on the west side of Shelburne Harbour, 1 km (0.6 mi) south of Highway 3. Our civic address is: 183 Barracks Road, Hwy 3, Shelburne.
X utm:
311624.882094 |
Y utm:
4848490.18646 |
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Longitude:
65°20' 25.25" W
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Latitude:
43°45' 55.81" N
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If you require information about the park, please Contact Us.
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