Beaches and Beacons

Barrington, Nova Scotia B0W 1E0, Canada

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Since 1788, Shelburne County lighthouses (Beacons)have played an important part in marine navigation for those who have sailed our Atlantic waters. Today, they serve as symbols of our seafaring heritage, and can be observed from many scenic coastal vantage points throughout the County.

Some of Nova Scotia's most beautiful, dramatic and natural Beaches are found within Shelburne County. From the sheltered waters of Louis Head in the Sable River estuary to the open, white sand beaches of Cape Sable Island, an array of dynamic coastal ecosystems provide habitat for plants, birds and wildlife.