Millstones Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast - Shelburne, Nova Scotia

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Millstones Bed & Breakfast

Owner: Helen, John, Andy Address: 2 Falls Lane, P O Box 696 Shelburne, Nova Scotia, B0T 1W0 Phone: (902) 875 4525 Toll Free: (866) 240 9110 Fax: (902) 875 3692 Rates : $90 - $140		Email Innkeeper: info@millstonesbedandbreakfast.com Direct link to the web site: http://www.millstonesbedandbreakfast.com Review B&B: Review and Vote this Inn

Rooms: 4

Rates and Policies

Pricing per night from $90 to $140

Non-Smoking

Kids Friendly

No Pets on Site

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Private Bath

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General Description
Discover the South Shore's best-kept secret -The Millstones Bed & Breakfast in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Only 2 hours west of Halifax and 1 hour east of Yarmouth, the Millstones B&B is the perfect place to rest and unwind. Relax in our garden and watch the river flow by. Hike down wooded pathways enjoying the Fall colours. Stroll along our secluded beaches. Breathe in the fresh sea air as you explore Shelburne's historic district. Sit on a seaside patio and watch the sun set over the harbour. Climb into a luxurious bed and fall asleep to the sounds of the Roseway River. Wake up to the delicious aroma of a gourmet breakfast

Area Activities

Area Description
Ocean Breeze Kayak Adventures offers full and half day kayak adventures; guided historic walk and paddle tours; sunset and bird watching tours. Mountain bikes, single and double kayaks are for rent. As part of the Lighthouse Route, Shelburne is surrounded by breathtaking scenery - white sandy beaches, rugged coasts lines, forests, and of course, lighthouses. Islands Provincial Park, only 5 minutes from The Millstones offers picturesque picnic areas, great birding opportunities and wonderful views of Shelburne's waterfront. Thomas H. Radddall Provincial Park is a nature lovers' haven, overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct, 25 minutes from The Millstones is a nature-lovers paradise. Two hiking trails (8km and 3km) meander along the pristine Atlantic coastline. The park is home to white-tailed deer, harbour seals, shorebirds and a variety of sea ducks. The Roseway River, adjacent to The Millstones has excellent fishing, canoeing and kayaking possibilities. Crescent Beach in Lockport is a short scenic drive along the Lighthouse Route from The Millstones. This beach was once featured on the back of the Canadian $50 bill. The River Hills Golf and Country Club is 15 minutes from The Millstones. This new golf course overlooks the Clyde River. Shelburne Historic Complex on the waterfront is comprised of 5 museums: Shelburne County Museum, Dory Shop, the Ross-Thompson House & Store, Muir-Cox Shipyard Museum and Tottie's crafts. The Lighthouse at Sandy Point is the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the harbour. Links - Need information on getting to Nova Scotia by Ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine, St. John, NB, or Portland, Maine. - This Link run by the Shelburne Historical Society, is the perfect page for all the information you need about Shelburne. - Town of Shelburne. - Everyone always wants to know what the weather is like. - Birding around Shelburne County. History The native Mi'kmaq traversed the Roseway River and used the surrounding lands for summer encampments long before our shores were visited by Spanish, Portuguese and French fishermen. In the spring of 1783, 5000 settlers arrived on the shores of Shelburne Harbour from New York and the middle colonies of America. Assurance of living under the British flag, and promises of free land, tools, and provisions lured many to the British Colonies at that time. 400 hundred families associated to form a town at Port Roseway, which Governor Parr renamed Shelburne later that year. This group became known as the Port Roseway Associates. In the fall of 1783, a second wave of settlers arrived in Shelburne. By 1784, the population of this new community is estimated to have been at least 10,000; the fourth largest in North America, much larger than either Halifax or Montreal. Although much smaller today, Shelburne remains the capital of the county which bears its name. It was incorporated as a town on April 4, 1907. The populatio

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