About Port

The Shelburne Marine Terminal is located within the Shelburne Harbour in South-Western Nova Scotia. Shelburne Harbour is approximately 200 Kilometers southwest of Halifax via Highway 103.

Shelburne Harbour (Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Chart #4209) is known as the third best natural harbour in the world; the channel is 800 meters wide with a minimum depth of 9 meters through its narrows. The Harbour has safe anchorages for vessels in 13 meters of water. The port is ice free and a pilot is not required to enter the harbour.

The Shelburne Marine Terminal (office located at 95 Water Street, Shelburne) provides wharf and cargo handling facilities for a number of vessels carrying diverse cargoes such as containers, bulk commodities and fish products. In addition to the handling of a number of vessels, the Port of Shelburne also leases adjacent lands to marine sector businesses (such as Clearwater Seafoods).

The stem section of the terminal is approximately 130 meters long and 15 meters wide. The T section is approximately 163 meters in length and 20 meters wide; the depth (surveyed in 2008 by CHS) is 9.5m > 10.5 m. The T shape of the terminal also creates two inner basins: a deeper basin on the west (currently leased to Clearwater) and a shallower basin on the east, primarily used by independent fishers and pleasure craft.

Freshwater is available 8 months of the year, along with electrical hook up (30 amp, 50 amp and 100 amp services available) and WI-FI is also available. There are security cameras providing around-the-clock surveillance of the terminal, along with security and RCMP presence; this is also a Canada Customs access point.

The Terminal is within walking distance of downtown shopping, Historic Dock Street and the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club; taxi service is also available. There are a number of shops and restaurants to choose from. More information for visitors can be found at Visit Shelburne and Lockeport.

Tide Ranges

Tide ranges from 2.62 meters high to 0.22 meters low throughout the year.

Anchorage / Moorings

There are several deepwater anchorage points in the Harbour as well as private moorings owned and rented out by the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club. More information on the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club can be found at www.shyc.ca.

Shelburne Port Committee

The Port of Shelburne is owned and operated by the Town of Shelburne through the Shelburne Port Committee. The Shelburne Port Committee is comprised of public and private sector representatives; the current Chair of the Shelburne Port Committee is Mayor Harold Locke. 

Vessels coming from a foreign port must notify Customs (CBSA) on arrival

• Can Pass: 1-888-226-7277
• Yarmouth Office: 1-902-742-0880
• Regional Office: 1-902-426-2071

Low Income

Council has approved the low-income tax exemption program which will now provide graduated tax relief to qualifying taxpayers.The This program will· close for the year once the budget is met.

The application form can be found here Low Income Property Tax Policy 2024/25

Low Income Property Tax Exemption Application

Home Warming Program

Interested in FREE Home Upgrades to Save on Heating Bills?

HomeWarming helps Nova Scotians living on a low wage save money on heating bills and feel more comfortable at home. There’s no catch!HomeWarming offers no-charge energy assessments and home upgrades to income-qualified homeowners. If an efficiency audit discovers that upgrades will help reduce heating and power bills, they will be installed at no cost to the homeowner. A typical house loses 45% of its heat through the walls, floors and roof. Upgrades like improving insulation and draft-proofing can help keep a home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. And since heating and cooling make up around 60% of energy costs, reducing these bills can make other household expenses more manageable.

HomeWarming reduced Norman’s energy consumption by 37%. And Louizella is saving almost $400 a year in heating costs.

HomeWarming is offered by Clean Foundation and Efficiency Nova Scotia and proudly sponsored by Nova Scotia Power and the Province of Nova Scotia.Speak confidentially with a Service Advisor: call 1-877-434-2136 (toll-free), or visit Home Warming.

Recreation and Parks

The Town of Pictou is a Registered HIGH FIVE® Organization

Pictou Recreation and Parks is responsible for the management of the Fisheries Training Pool, three playgrounds, the Jitney Trail and sports fields including supporting facilities. Pictou Recreation & Parks also coordinates recreational programs, such as swimming lessons, water safety, summer day camps, and youth activity programs. Throughout the year Pictou Recreation & Parks coordinates special interest programs such as photography, art and self-defence classes.

Department activities also include communications for the Town of Pictou, managing the website and social media, and coordinating events including Canada Day, Natal Day, Christmas Light-up, Volunteer Banquet, the Summer Musical Showcase, and occasional special events such as community clean-ups, Pride week and milestone anniversary type activities.

The Pictou Recreation and Parks Committee, comprised of community members and two Town Councillors, is the group designated by Town Council to directly oversee the activities of the department. The committee defines results areas for the department in accordance with the Town of Pictou vision and makes recommendations to Council on matters concerning recreation and culture in Pictou. Meetings are generally held on the last Thursday of the month in the CN Station at 6:30 pm and are open to the public.

The Pictou Recreation & Parks mission is to achieve acceptable results in the following results areas by providing advice and assistance, utilizing community assets and partnerships, and by providing direct programs, services and facilities.

Result areas are:

• Finances
• Economy
• Public Participation
• Quality of Facilities
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Equity of Access
• Health
• Community Capacity
• Community Pride and Safety

Other Resources

• Aquatics
• Recreation Programs
• Trails, Parks, Facilities
• Fields & Rentals
• Marina
• Equipment Loan Program & Self Directed Recreation Ideas

General Contact:

Michelle Young, Manager of Recreation Services
Pictou Recreation & Parks
40 Water Street, P.O. Box 640 Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0

Ph: 902-485-4372
Fax: 902-485-8110
Toll-Free: 1-877-574-2868
Email: info@townofpictou.ca

Highland Connect

Highland Connect is a simple, searchable, online guide to recreation, sport and physical activity opportunities in Pictou, Antigonish, and Guysborough Counties of Nova Scotia. Highland Connect supports healthier lifestyles for all.

Leadership and Training

Several Nova Scotia organizations offer leadership training and coaching courses.

Funding and Financial Support

For community groups, finding funding in order to enhance programs or subsidize the costs of participation to the users is sometimes a challenge. There are a variety of organizations that offer funding and financial support for recreation activities and sports programs.

Active Pictou County

The purpose of this cooperative partnership amongst four municipalities in Pictou County is to educate and motivate all citizens to increase their daily physical activity in an effort to create a happier, healthier and active community. The brand Active Pictou County was created as the driving force for this purpose. Looking to get more active or incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, visit Active Pictou County on Facebook for ideas.

Storage Lockers for Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards

There are storage lockers located on the Pictou Waterfront at the Marina. If you are looking for convenient storage for your small recreational watercraft near a launch ramp please call Pictou Recreation and Parks at 902-485-4372. Individual units available, annual and monthly fees.