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Shelburne's built wooden heritage is the most significant in Canada and the small Historic District rivals any area of North America for its density of pre-1800 wooden buildings.

Click here for a panoramic view of Shelburne's Historic Waterfront District.

Wander along Dock Street which borders the world's third largest natural harbour. Eight of the twelve dwellings facing the water were built before 1785. Six narrow lanes and four streets retain the same dimensions and character as laid out by British surveyors who established a city from scratch in 1783 to house over 15,000 Loyalists escaping the American Revolution.

A walk through the Historic District can be a walk through architectural history from 1783 to 1900. Of the 46 residential properties in the District, only one was built after 1900 and over a dozen architectural styles are present.

As shown below, Shelburne has a number of museums to help you step back in time and learn about this Loyalist town's history.

To learn more about Historic Shelburne, please click here.