The Shelburne Longboat Society believes that Shelburne County is well positioned as a destination of choice and is a superb opportunity as a “niche market”. Shelburne County is situated on the third best natural harbour in the world, the area offers one of the most impressive built-heritage environments of pre-1800 wooden structures in the world, the County offers world class museums and heritage sites - including the Birchtown Historic Site - and the physical beauty of the area is unsurpassed. Virtually any outdoor activity is possible in Shelburne County - all in pristine areas that combine physical and mental challenges in an atmosphere of serenity and friendliness. The 2008 celebrations showed that the addition of specific festivals and events to this background spelled success even in one of the most challenging years in tourism history. Having a good product and promoting that product are keys to a successful tourism season whether it be in 2008 or beyond. There is little doubt that the County has the background draw as described above, but we have also proven that we can add the necessary ingredients to draw tourists to the area even in the most challenging of tourism environments.
The Shelburne longboats have quickly established themselves as heritage icons of the maritime tradition of wooden boat building on the south shore and as such, the Shelburne Longboat Society has participated in, and received invitations to, special events across the Maritimes and even Ontario.
Through these opportunities, the Shelburne Longboat Society can promote Shelburne County in ways that advertising through the media can never achieve.
The Shelburne longboats have quickly established themselves as heritage icons of the maritime tradition of wooden boat building on the south shore and as such, the Shelburne Longboat Society has participated in, and received invitations to, special events across the Maritimes and even Ontario.
Through these opportunities, the Shelburne Longboat Society can promote Shelburne County in ways that advertising through the media can never achieve.
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If you'd like to invite us to your event, please contact us at info@shelburnelongboats.com or 902-875-2968!
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If you'd like to invite us to your event, please contact us at info@shelburnelongboats.com or 902-875-2968!
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| • | Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009 / 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the Royal Navy Dockyard, Halifax, NS, 17-19 July 2009 |
| • | Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival, Mahone Bay, NS, 1 August 2009 |
| • | Battle of the Restigouche, Campbellton, NB, 8-11 July 2010 |
| • | Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival, Mahone Bay, NS, 1 August 2009 |
| • | Natal Day Pioneer Landing, Yarmouth 250 Re-enactment of the Landing of the First British Settlers in Yarmouth Township, NS on 9 June 1761 - 9 & 10 June 2011 |
| • | Mahogany Jones 2 - Return of the Privateers, Summerside, PEI - Cancelled |
| • | Mahone Bay Pirate Festival & Regatta, Mahone Bay, NS, 30 July 2011 |
| • | 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, Brantford, ON |
