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08/21/2025

New live cam streaming from The Hawk, the most southerly tip of Nova Scotia!!!

We’ve added a new live Nova Scotia Webcams to our collection — now streaming from The Hawk, the most southerly point of Nova Scotia!

From this view you can take in:
The Cape Sable Lighthouse, the tallest in the Maritimes
Stunning ocean scenery and shifting tides
Local fishing boats at work in our waters

A big thank you to W. Sears Seafoods for partnering with us to make this camera possible.

Check it out (and our other webcams) here: https://www.novascotiawebcams.com/webcams/the-hawk

08/20/2025

🎡 The Big Little Ex – August 21–24, 2025 🎡

📍 Barrington Municipal Exhibition Grounds

Join us in Barrington for four unforgettable days of community fun, excitement, and tradition at The Big Little Ex!

Enjoy a jam-packed lineup of activities and entertainment for all ages, including:
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🎶 Live music daily
🐂 Traditional ox hauls
🎯 Classic chip bingo
🤩 Exciting Mud Run
🎉 Bounce into fun with the Big Bounce
🐴 Stunning showcases by the Barrington Bay Horse & Pony Club
🛍️ Local vendors and games
🥏 Washer tournament
🌲 Thrilling performances by Scott’s Timber Show

Whether you're here for the fun, the food, or the friendly competition, there’s something for everyone at The Big Little Ex!

Don’t miss out – mark your calendars and bring the whole family!

08/19/2025

🎶 FRIDAY FINALE VIBES! 🎶

We’re closing out our Friday Night Summer Vibes with a bang this Friday, August 22nd at 6:00 PM — and you won’t want to miss it!

🌟 James Murphy is bringing his powerhouse voice and magnetic energy to Island View Park for one last night of music under the open sky. Picture this: ocean breeze, golden hour light, great company, and live tunes that’ll move your soul.

🪑 Bring your friends, your lawn chairs, and your love for music — and get ready to dance, sway, and soak it all in. This is the summer send-off we’ve all been waiting for!

✨ FREE & All Ages
🎤 Live Music Starts at 6:00 PM
📍 Island View Park, Barrington Passage
🪑 BYO Chair

Let’s make it a night to remember. See you by the shore! 🌊🎸

08/19/2025

Visit The Seal Island Lighthouse while you still can before it closes!

🚨 Last Call for Summer Visits! 🚨

The Seal Island Light Museum will be closing for the season on August 23 as our wonderful summer students wrap up their placements. We’re so grateful for all the energy and dedication they’ve brought this summer! 💡⚓️

Regular hours will end, but you can still visit by appointment — just call 902-637-2185 or email [email protected].

Don’t miss your chance to explore this iconic lighthouse museum before summer slips away! 🌊⛵️🛟

08/13/2025

Today 2pm at The Old Meeting House in Barrington!

🎶 Today at the Old Meeting House! 🎶
Join us August 13 at 2 PM for an afternoon of Acadian (Cajun) music with Pat Melanson! 🎤🎸

Enjoy vibrant rhythms, soulful songs, and the lively spirit of Cajun culture. Donations welcome!

08/12/2025

The 2025 Canadian Axe Throwing Championships are coming to Wild Axe Park in Barrington – and you won’t want to miss this!

Over 80 competitors from 7 nations will go head-to-head in one of the most AXEciting sports around!
Watch some of the best throwers in the world compete right here in the Lobster Capital of Canada!

Wild Axe Park, 5 Petticoat Lane, Barrington
August 15–17, 2025 - 10AM start each day!
Admission:
$5 per person
$2 for kids 6–12
FREE for children 5 & under
Bring your own chair and a few friends!

Whether you're a longtime fan or just axe-cited to see what it's all about—this is the event of the summer. Come cheer, throw, and be part of something unforgettable!

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Join the Barrington Recreation Department for their rock climbing event Thursday August 14th 4-7pm - across from the Arena on Sherose Island. Fun for all ages!!

This week! Climb to New Heights!
Rock Climbing Wall Event for all ages
📅 August 14 | 🕓 4–7 PM | 💲 $5 per person
📍Sherose Island (Across from Arena)

Get ready for a climbing adventure like no other! For one evening only, we’re bringing the Drop-A-Rock — the ultimate portable climbing wall — to Barrington!

✅ Four unique climbing stations — climb with friends!
✅ Safe for all ages with trained attendants & safety harnesses
✅ Dual hydraulic auto-belay systems for a smooth, secure descent
✅ Looks and feels like real rock — without the scrapes
✅ Fun, fitness, and excitement for the whole family!

We supply everything you need — just bring your energy and a sense of adventure! Perfect for kids, teens, and adults. (Weight restriction of min 50lbs to 225lbs) and waiver required.

How high can YOU go?

08/12/2025

🎶🌫️ Alright, let’s crank up the volume and give Fog Fest the fun, hype-worthy flair it deserves! 🌫️🎶

FOG FEST is rolling in August 15 -16th and it’s bringing the noise!
⚡ 2 DAYS. 20+ ACTS. 1 UNFORGETTABLE VIBE. ⚡

📍 Where the music’s loud, the fog is thick, and the good times roll deep into the night. Whether you’re there to dance, discover your new favorite band, or just vibe out with your crew - Fog Fest is the place to be this weekend!!

Here’s your hour-by-hour roadmap to the madness (*subject to change, but always awesome):

🎤 FRIDAY - AUG 15
Let the fog roll in and the weekend begin.
🕕 6PM – Spirits in Prison
🕖 7PM – Just Ben
🕗 8PM – Anything Goes
🕘 9PM – Soon To Be Seven
🕙 10PM – Hollywood & Vyne
🕚 11PM – Last To Leave
🕛 12AM – The Sick Bandits

🎸 SATURDAY - AUG 16
From sunrise jams to after-midnight mayhem.
☀️ 10:30AM – Breaking & Entering
🕚 11AM – Songwriters Circle (get cozy, it’s acoustic hour)
🕛 12PM – Kenny Cunningham
🕐 1PM – Aging Disgracefully (still got it 🔥)
🕑 2PM – Sensational Sweethearts
🕒 3PM – High Tide
🕓 4PM – Skattered
🕔 5PM – Sweet Tuesday
🕕 6PM – White Lies
🕖 7PM – The Relics
🕗 8PM – Matt Bone Project
🕘 9PM – Sunstroke Caravan
🕙 10PM – McCardy
🕚 11PM – Poison Cherry
🕛 12AM – The Rebel Prospects
🌙 1AM – Hogtooth (you made it this far - now GO HARD!)

🎟️ Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this legendary weekend. $65 weekend passes - Day passes also available.
📆 AUGUST 15–16th 2025
📍 Barrington Exhibition Grounds
🎉 Come for the music - stay for the mayhem.

08/08/2025

Check out these fantastic events happening today at the Old Meeting House!🎉

For more information on events occurring this weekend, visit shelburnecounty.ca/events/

08/08/2025

S**g Harbours UFO Xpo is coming up in 56 Days!!! Click the link below to get your tickets now!

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