General Information                                                      HOME Located 2.5 hours from Halifax airport, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Yarmouth airport and ferries, and 2 and a half hours from Digby Ferry to N.B., Shelburne is not far away from anywhere. We have excellent paved highways to travel our famous Lighthouse Route.

The scenery in Shelburne is breathtaking. Miles of forests surrounding crystal lakes and crashing ocean. The air is fresh and clear. The charm of the Loyalist days is still felt in our county but amongst the history, is everything one might need for modern living.

Southwestern Nova Scotia is one of the most cost effective places in North America to locate a business. The tax rate is very favourable, there is a large work force available, and the support businesses needed are plentiful. Many business people have relocated to Shelburne and run their businesses through the internet and teleconferencing.

Recreation Facilities & Groups:  (Shelburne area only - there are more throughout the County)

Recreational Locations and Events

Museums------------------3
Dance Companies---------1
Drama Groups-------------1
Community Choirs---------1

Recreational Outlets

Indoor

Bowling Alley-------------1
Gymnasiums--------------2
Auditoriums---------------1
Theatre(movie)------------1
Arts Centre----------------1
Curling Rinks--------------1
Arenas--------------------1
Community Halls----------8

Outdoor

Marinas------------------1
Ballfields-----------------2
Soccer pitches-----------2
Playgrounds-------------1
Basketball Courts--------2
Boat Launches(ramp)----2
Tennis Courts------------3
Walking Trails-----------2
Parks(green spaces)-----6
Horseshoe pits-----------2

There are over 100 clubs and organizations in the area that provide various forms of recreational activities for their members and/or people of all age groups.  These groups are the primary providers of direct recreation programs in the community.  The Shelburne Parks and Recreation Commission has information on each of these groups that can be used to make contacts in your area of interest.
For more information call 902-875-3873 or e-mail us at:  tnshelb@auracom.com

Churches:

Christ Anglican Church------------------------902-875-2192
St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church-----------902-875-2448
Grace Baptist Church ------------------------  902-875-1197 or 902-875-1189
Trinity United Church--------------------------902-875-2943
United Baptist Church-------------------------902-875-4147
Hope Wesleyan Church-----------------------902-875-1536
 
 

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Immigration Settlement Services

Immigration is an issue of the heart. People will come and stay only if they can provide for their families, make personal contacts, and build supportive networks in their workplaces and communities.

Andrew Pace, born in Australia, is the Immigration Information Navigator with the South West Shore Development Authority. He is responsible for coordinating and leading efforts to unite community groups and organizations in the goal of being a Welcoming Community for all newcomers to the Tri-County region.
 

Immigration Information Navigator objectives:
• Provide the necessary settlement guidance that allows newcomers successful integration.
• To assist in the design of programs that meet specific newcomers’ needs.
• Increase awareness of the benefits of immigration and supporting multiculturalism to further develop South West Nova as an open and welcoming destination for immigrants.
• Social integration to the community

Example of support services available:
• Language training services
• Employment skills development
• Networking opportunities
• Assistance with any general questions on living in the Tri-County region

Links:
• Immigration Information Navigator - http://www.swsda.com/immigration
• Newcomers Connection - http://www.swsda.com/index.php?p=Newcomer_Connections
• Facebook Group: Tri-County Newcomers Network

Please do not hesitate to contact Andrew if you have any questions or would like to be a part of a welcoming community to newcomers' to our region.

Andrew Pace
Immigration Information Navigator
Office – Yarmouth Library
Ph: 902-742 2486 x241
E-mail: apace@swsda.com
 

The Immigration Information Navigator project is a partnership between ………
 
 

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