Step into a harbourside dory factory where 50,000 ‘workhorses of the sea’ have been turned out since its doors opened in 1880. On the ground floor, learn about how they were used in the Grand Banks fishery and what made the Shelburne dory the most popular small craft in the Atlantic provinces for almost a century. In the second floor workshop, the traditional skills and knowledge of craftsmen from a bygone era are still in evidence as our Dory Builder continues to produce authentic Shelburne dories. If you come at the right time, you may be invited out for a row!
The ground floor of the museum is physically accessible with a wheelchair-friendly entry available on request. The site, which is in the Nova Scotia Museum family, offers guided and self-guided tours in both official languages.
