Shelburne, Nova Scotia

town in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Shelburne is a town located in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to the Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area.[2]

Shelburne
Town
The Shelburne County Museum
The Shelburne County Museum
Nickname: 
Where Canada's history comes alive
Shelburne is located in Nova Scotia
Shelburne
Shelburne
Location of Shelburne in Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 43°45′48″N 65°19′25″W / 43.763333°N 65.323611°W / 43.763333; -65.323611[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceNova Scotia
CountyShelburne
Founded1783
IncorporatedApril 4, 1907
Government
 • TypeTown of Shelburne Council
 • MayorKaren Mattatall
 • MLAKim Masland (PC)
 • MPBernadette Jordan (L)
Area
 (2016)
 • Land8.84 km2 (3.41 sq mi)
Highest elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total1,743
 • Density197.2/km2 (511/sq mi)
 • Change (2011-16)
Increase3.4%
 • Dwellings
909
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
Area code902 & 782
Access Routes Trunk 3
Websitewww.shelburnens.ca Edit this at Wikidata

Notable people

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References

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  1. Nova Scotia Geographical Names: Shelburne[permanent dead link]
  2. "Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". April 2009.

Other websites

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