Sights to See

Shag Harbour is the home of the October 1967 UFO sighting. Find out more about this exciting event as you visit the Chapel Hill Museum, just a five minute walk from Shand’s Lookoff.

Chapel Hill Museum also boasts an observation tower where you can see outlying islands and lighthouses.

Mail your postcards at the Shag Harbour Post Office and request the special UFO cancellation stamp. Shag Harbour Wharf

Visit the wharf and see the colourful array of fishing boats. You may even find a fisherman ready to tell you a fishing “yarn”.

Shag Harbour is also the home of Bon Portage General Store where you will find many treasures including antiques and home made quilts.

Bonnie’s Take-Out and Restaurant specializing in seafood is only a one minute drive away.

Uncrowded sandy beaches can be found on Cape Sable Island which is only a 10 minute drive or at the Sand Hills Provincial Park which is a 20 minute drive.

In the Barrington area (10-15 minutes away) there is shopping, banks, museums, and restaurants.

Travel to the loyalist town of Shelburne (40 minutes away) and embrace the rich history and charm that has captured the hearts of many.

Discover the town of Yarmouth (50 minutes away) in all its splendor. Whether you just want enjoy the waterfront park or take a tour of the town, you will experience the salty romance of a working seaport.

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