The Islands Provincial Park
County
Shelburne
Size
104.02 Hectares
Classification
Outdoor Recreation
Status
Designated; Operational
Location NS Atlas
83 W 5
Managed As
Supporting Park
Overview
Situated at the mouth of the picturesque Roseway River, and opposite the historic Town of Shelburne, the park’s scenic coastal setting provides opportunities for camping, picnicking and boating.
62 campsites, open for camping from June to October
Protection Values
Two species of vascular plant found within the park are classed as imperiled.
Education Values
Regional and locally significant interpretive site with ties to regional history.
Tourism Values
Regional and locally significant tourism site, with a rich historic and cultural past. Proximity to abandoned rail corridor and Town of Shelburne, community events.
Outdoor Recreation Values
Camping, picnicking, boat launch, shoreline access, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing.
Annual Visitation
3,562 Campers
Annual Revenue
2010: $35,777
Operating Cost
2010: $150,174