Town of Shelburne

Roadwork Update

Published: Monday, 24 September 2018 09:12

Roadwork will continue today on Water Street, you can expect delays in the following areas:

Monday Morning: Between King Street and John Street; then John Street and Ann Street

Monday Afternoon: Between Ann Street and George Street Please plan extra time for traffic impacts.

We thank you for your patience.

Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival

Published: Friday, 21 September 2018 11:12

Public Hearing Notice

Published: Wednesday, 19 September 2018 09:45

Town of Shelburne

Notice of Public Hearing

A Public Hearing will be held on Monday October 15th, 2018 at 6:30 pm, with regard to the proposed closure of portions of Prince and Mowatt Streets within the Town of Shelburne.   

 Any written or oral representations for or against the proposed closure must be made before the Town Council at the Hearing. Please contact the Town Office in advance to be put on the speakers list - or if you cannot attend the Hearing – to make a written submission to be presented to Council by the CAO. 

DATE:    Monday, October 15^th, 2018, at 6:30 pm 

PLACE:    Council Chambers, Town Office,168 Water Street

Background information regarding the proposed closure is available at the Town Office, 168 Water Street, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For more information, please contact Darren Shupe, CAO at 902-875-2991 ext. 5 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Community Health Board seeking members from Shelburne

Published: Tuesday, 18 September 2018 14:00

The Community Health Board is looking for volunteers to sit on the board representing Shelburne County. Members can be from the Town or the Municipality. There is a current need of 5+ members for our community. To find out more, contact Elisabeth Bailey at 902-350-0478 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fall & Winter Newsletter 2018

Published: Monday, 17 September 2018 12:40

The Fall &  Winter 2018 Newsletter will be mailed out to households along with their tax bill.  To read an online version, click here https://www.town.shelburne.ns.ca/e-newsletter.html

Water Shortages 2018

Published: Friday, 14 September 2018 13:39

The Municipality of the District of Shelburne, the Town of Shelburne and the Town of Lockeport have heard from some residents who are dealing with near-dry or dry wells due to the lack of rain and unseasonably dry conditions that we have had over the past few months.  We have provided access to a non-potable water supply to assist those in need at the following locations:

Town of Shelburne

Shelburne Fire Department:

Water Tap - Please limit Quantities

1-1/2 inch hose to fill large capacity containers 7-9pm Mondays

Islands Provincial Park

Showers Open Daily

Guild hall / Dock Street

Water Tap - Please limit quantities

Town of Lockeport

Lockeport Fire Department

Water Tap - Please Limit Quantities

Lighthouse Stage 

Water Tap - Please Limit Quantities

Municipality of the District of Shelburne

Carleton Village / Gunning Cove

GC Fire Department - water tap - please limit quantities

Sable River Fire Department

Water Tap - Please limit quantities

North East Harbour Fire Department

Water Tap - Please limit quantities

Council and staff from the Towns and Municipal Units would ask that you periodically check on your family, friends and neighbours, especially seniors and those most vulnerable, to ensure that they have adequate clean drinking water.