SEE WEBSITE HERE
On-the-water schedule (times may change)
Friday - anytime Registration The Islands Park main office or
Shelburne Visitor Information Centre on Dock Street
Friday - 7:00 p.m. Festival opens The Islands Park
Friday evening - on-the-land activities
Saturday
10-12 Morning guided trip - around Shelburne Harbour, visit to Shelburne Farmers Market and Long Boat row and ride
10-11:30 Kayak clinic: Wet session #1 - bracing and assisted rescues
10-3 Guided day trip - around Birchtown Bay, lunch at Black Loyalist Centre
1-2 Try out a kayak! - open water session
2-3:30 Kayak clinic: Effective paddling techniques
3:30-5:00 Kayak clinic: Boat control
5:00-6:00 Kayak clinic: Boat safety
Saturday evening - on-the-land activities
Sunday
10-12 Kayak clinic: wet session #2 - solo rescues
10-11 Try out a kayak! - open water session
10-12 Morning guided trip
Land Schedule - including children's activities (in blue)
Friday - anytime Registration The Islands Park main office or
Shelburne Visitor Information Centre on Dock Street
Friday 7:00 p.m. Town Crier opens festival The Islands Park
Friday Musket fire and drills
Friday Welcome to Shelburne
Friday Meet and Greet
Friday Bonfire and live entertainment: The Atlantic Travellers and George Thorburne
Saturday Registration The Islands Park main office or
Shelburne Visitor Information Centre on Dock Street
Saturday 8:00-11:00 Community breakfast Sandy Point Lighthouse
Saturday 9:00 a.m. Yoga for kayakers The Islands Park
Saturday 9:00-11:00 Long Boat Row and Ride Dock Street Wharf (Shelburne waterfront)
Saturday 1:00 p.m. Guided Nature walk The Islands Park
Saturday Childrens activities The Islands Park
Saturday evening Viewing of the video "The Last Log Roll"
Bonfire - A Taste of Tradition
Registration
Please note that all kayakers will need to bring their own boat. There will be limited boats available in advance to reserve. Check the kayak rentals section of the website and reserve yours early.
Also camping registration for the festival is done seperately. To register for your campsite at The Islands Provincial Park please visit:
http://parks.gov.ns.ca/misc/make_a_reservation.asp
Kayak Rentals in and around Shelburne
If you don't have a boat, or don't want to bring your own, please reserve your kayak rental early!
Sea Dog Kayak rentals:
http://www.theseadog.com/Pages/Kayak%20Rentals.htm
(902) 875-1131
Harbourside Cottages kayak rentals:
http://shelburneharboursidecottages.com/html/rental_equipment.html
Phone: (902) 875-4555
