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Fresh seafood is easily found here with some of the richest lobster fishing grounds in the world. The Municipality is made up of many small coastal communities and includes the beautiful and remote Cape Sable Island, located on the southernmost tip in Nova Scotia.
Barrington is an unincorporated Canadian rural community of about 4,000 people on the northeast corner of Barrington Bay [1] in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia. Barrington is part of the much larger Municipality of the District of Barrington, also wholly within Shelburne County.
Barrington, officially named the Municipality of the District of Barrington, is a district municipality in western Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Statistics Canada classifies the district municipality as a municipal district.
- Sea Kayaking. Candlebox Kayaking offers an affordable adventure touring the area by sea. Sea kayak the Tusket Islands, enjoy historic Shelburne by water or book a custom tour (like we did) and do your own thing.
- Look for the Lobsters. Of all the reasons to visit Barrington, Lobster is a big one. There are 10 locally painted lobster sculptures throughout Barrington.
- Stay at the Starboard Inn. Cozy, complete, and private – these words describe the chalets at the Starboard Inn in Barrington perfectly. With a complete kitchen, it’s great for making your own coffee or to pack your picnic for a day at the beach.
- Eat at Captain Kat’s. You’ve heard us rave about this place before (you can check out that blog post here), and we’re standing by it. You’ve gotta eat here!
Barrington is located on the south-west tip of Nova Scotia and is made of up of many small coastal communities. Known as the lobster capital of Canada and home of Cape Sable Island (Nova Scotia’s most southerly point), there are a lot reasons to visit this underrated part of Eastern Canada.
Interactive Map. The Municipality of Barrington welcomes you to the Lobster Capital of Canada! Take time to explore our beautiful coastal destination, which includes Cape Sable Island, the most southerly point of Nova Scotia!
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Apr 22, 2009 · Barrington, a small community within the municipal district of Barrington (incorporated in 1879), is located on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. First known as Bacareau, a thriving Acadian settlement, it was completely destroyed by the British during the Expulsion.
