August 27, 2020. Western Head, Nova Scotia. Shelburne.

Once upon a time, Shelburne was a much bigger town than it is now. after the American Revolution, United Empire Loyalists moved to Nova Scotia. Most of them settled in Shelburne. They built big houses with funds they brought with them and they were funded by the British government. But after a couple of years, the funding stopped and as the loyalists did nothing to open businesses, they were forced to move. Many returned to the US. Some moved to Halifaxz but where the town had 10,000. resicents in the early part of the 19th century, now Shulburne is small. Most of the big houses have been restored and are beautiful. The waterfront still has all the old warehouses, which have been used in many movies. Anna had never been to Shelburne so on Tuesday we drove down to check it out. We walked the waterfront, which is nicely done with walkways and signs. Usually there is a place making barrels and another making dories but they were not open. Ken and I always walked the main street but most places seemed closed. We did go into the furniture store who seemed to be doing well. We ate lunch at the Sea Dog Saloon overlooking the water. And we drove home along the coast. Charlotte Lane was not serving lunch. They are open for dinner but that did not help us. We enjoyed the drive in our air conditioned truck and Anna was pleased to see the town. But I thought it was sleepy and was not doing well. But we were glad we went.