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Unfortunately, due to the rainy forecast and damp conditions, we’ve made the decision to cancel tonight’s Island View Ev...
09/04/2026

Unfortunately, due to the rainy forecast and damp conditions, we’ve made the decision to cancel tonight’s Island View Evening with Amber Hiltz.

But we still have more music to come! Join us next Friday evening at Island View Park when Connor Perry takes the stage from 6:00–7:30 PM.

Fingers crossed for sunshine and a beautiful September evening by the water!
Enjoy your long weekend!

We’re excited to now carry A Look Back at the Beaver Dam Sports Meet, produced by the Shelburne County Archives & Geneal...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to now carry A Look Back at the Beaver Dam Sports Meet, produced by the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society and written by Samantha Crowell.

For generations, the Beaver Dam Sports Meet was a much-loved part of life in our area, bringing people together for competition, entertainment and plenty of memories.

This book takes a wonderful look back at the people, events, photographs and stories that made the Sports Meet such a memorable part of our local history.

If you remember attending the Beaver Dam Sports Meet, or have heard the stories from parents and grandparents, this is a great piece of local history to add to your collection. $30

We’d love to hear your memories! Did you ever attend or compete in the Beaver Dam Sports Meet? Tell us about it in the comments!

Head to West Head Wharf today for a full day of activities surrounding the visit of Nova Scotia’s iconic Bluenose II! Bl...
09/02/2026

Head to West Head Wharf today for a full day of activities surrounding the visit of Nova Scotia’s iconic Bluenose II!

Bluenose II Open Decks – FREE - 10AM–6PM
Entertainment & tasty food options - 10AM–6PM
Vendor Market - 10AM–4PM

West Head Wharf, Cape Sable Island
TODAY – Wednesday, September 2

Bet you thought Island View Evenings were over for the summer… not quite!September evenings in the Lobster Capital can b...
09/01/2026

Bet you thought Island View Evenings were over for the summer… not quite!

September evenings in the Lobster Capital can be some of the best, so we’re keeping the music going for three more Friday nights by the sea!

We kick off our September lineup this Friday with Amber Hiltz!

Then coming up:
September 11 – Connor Perry
September 18 – Matt Bone — wrapping up our 2026 season!

Join us from 6:00–7:30 PM at Island View Park in Barrington Passage. Bring your lawn chair, grab a spot in the park, and soak up those beautiful late-summer evenings with some great local music.

Free admission – everyone welcome!

Who says summer has to end after Labour Day?

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SKIES, S**G HARBOUR! We’ve got a brand-new view to share!A new Nova Scotia Webcams is now LIVE at ...
08/28/2026

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SKIES, S**G HARBOUR!

We’ve got a brand-new view to share!

A new Nova Scotia Webcams is now LIVE at the S**g Harbour UFO Incident Site, bringing the Municipality of Barrington’s total to FIVE Nova Scotia Webcams!

From this newest camera, you can watch fishing boats coming and going, catch some incredible sunsets over the water, see the weather rolling through, and, of course, keep an eye on the skies above the site of one of Canada’s most famous UFO mysteries. 🛸

Whether you’re checking in from down the road or halfway around the world, it’s another way to experience a little piece of our beautiful corner of Nova Scotia in real time.

Come for the sunsets.
Watch our working waterfront.
Stay for the possibility of the unexplained.

Five webcams. Five windows into the Lobster Capital of Canada!

And who knows… maybe this one will capture something interesting. 👽👀
https://www.novascotiawebcams.com/webcams/shag-harbour

S**g Harbour UFO Incident Society Nova Scotia's South Shore Explore Shelburne County

It’s Exhibition Weekend in Barrington!The 74th Annual Barrington Municipal Exhibition – The Big Little Ex is underway, w...
08/28/2026

It’s Exhibition Weekend in Barrington!

The 74th Annual Barrington Municipal Exhibition – The Big Little Ex is underway, with a full weekend of good old-fashioned exhibition fun!

Horse & Pony Club
Ox hauls & timber shows
Live entertainment
Games & Chip Bingo
Big Bounce
Truck Pull & ATV Mud Run
Food, vendors & more!

DON’T MISS THE EXHIBITION PARADE!
The parade gets underway Saturday at 10:00 AM (it begins at the Barrington Ball field and ends at the Exhibition grounds), followed by the official Exhibition Opening Ceremonies at 11:00 AM.

Whether you’re visiting Barrington for the weekend or you’ve been coming to the Ex for years, it’s one of those great community traditions that brings everyone together.

August 27–30

Check out the full schedule below and come enjoy The Big Little Ex!
For up-to-date information, visit The Big Little Ex Facebook group.

TONIGHT AT ISLAND VIEW PARK! The weather is looking beautiful, and we can’t think of a better way to spend a Friday even...
08/21/2026

TONIGHT AT ISLAND VIEW PARK!

The weather is looking beautiful, and we can’t think of a better way to spend a Friday evening!

Join us TONIGHT for Island View Evenings, featuring live music from Jimmy Moy!
6:00–7:30 p.m.

Bring your chair, grab a spot and enjoy an evening of live music, ocean breezes and good vibes.

Everyone welcome!
Music by the sea — see you tonight!

If you’ve visited our new Barrington Recreation Centre lately, you may have spotted a colourful new “face” welcoming you...
08/21/2026

If you’ve visited our new Barrington Recreation Centre lately, you may have spotted a colourful new “face” welcoming you inside!

Unveiled during the Barrington Recreation Centre’s Grand Opening on August 5, this beautiful lobster was designed and painted by local artist Kim Smerek and celebrates recreation and active living in Barrington.

Take a closer look and you’ll find all kinds of details woven into the design — running, cycling, kayaking, hockey, curling, tennis, baseball, gardening and more. There’s even a nod to our very own Nova Scotia Marathon – Sea Me Run!

It seems only fitting that our newest recreation facility has its very own lobster! 🦞

Next time you’re exploring the Municipality of Barrington, stop in and have a look, and don’t forget to check out the other colourful lobster sculptures you’ll find throughout the Lobster Capital of Canada.

Have you lost count of how many we have now? Put your guess in the comments!

There’s a new lobster on the trail!The Lobster Capital of Canada has welcomed another colourful addition, this time alon...
08/20/2026

There’s a new lobster on the trail!

The Lobster Capital of Canada has welcomed another colourful addition, this time along the Woods Harbour Multi-Purpose Trail!

Painted by local artist Danielle Mahood, this striking lobster celebrates our connection to the sea and our working waterfront, and adds another unique piece of public art for residents and visitors to discover.

The sculpture was completed in partnership with the Western Regional Enterprise Network (WREN) as part of its Get Side-Tracked initiative, which helped transform our region’s trail network into the Dark Sky T’Railway, bringing new energy, visitor amenities and public art to trails throughout the region.

It’s a great example of what can happen when trails, art and community come together.

A big thank you to Danielle Mahood, WREN and everyone involved in Get Side-Tracked for helping make our trails even more interesting places to explore.

Next time you’re in Woods Harbour, get side-tracked and say hello to our newest lobster! 🦞

EXPLORE A CONTROVERSIAL CHAPTER OF LOCAL HISTORYThe Barrington Museum Complex is hosting a fascinating presentation this...
08/19/2026

EXPLORE A CONTROVERSIAL CHAPTER OF LOCAL HISTORY

The Barrington Museum Complex is hosting a fascinating presentation this Friday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. — Controversial Commune: Northeast Kingdom Community Church.

The presentation will explore the history of the Northeast Kingdom Community Church and its presence in Shelburne County during the 1980s and 1990s, including the group’s arrival in the area, the community’s response, and the lasting impact of this little-known chapter of our local history.

Whether you remember the controversy firsthand or are hearing about it for the first time, this is a unique opportunity to learn more about an intriguing part of Shelburne County’s past.

Friday, August 21
6:30 p.m.
Old Meeting House Museum

If local history sparks your curiosity, you won’t want to miss this one!

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