Barrel Factory - 35 Dock Street

Historic Dock Street and Water Street Loop

Barrel Factory - 35 Dock Street

Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0, Canada

Created By: Shelburne area chamber of commerce

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J. Chandley Smith, a one-time owner of the Cooper’s Inn, relocated the Barrel Factory to the current location in 1917. Prior to 1917 the orginal was located in what is now the annex to The Cooper's Inn. Most of the original tools from 1917 are still in use. For 41 years, co-owner Donna Rhuland was the only female cooper in Canada. Current owners, George and Beerta van der Meer welcome visitors to join them as they generously share their timeless journey.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Historic Dock Street and Water Street Loop


 

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