Municipal Services
Standard Operating Guidelines
- Created: Friday, 29 May 2015 12:58
Mission Statement
All Departments are dedicated to improving, and preserving the quality of life, property. and the environment through education, leadership, and effective response to emergencies.
Vision Statement
All Departments shall provide their communities with exemplary service, while sharing the responsibility with the citizens to develop safe communities.
pdf Policy 54 - Fire Response & Emergency Services Policy(898 KB)
Festivals & Events
- Created: Friday, 29 May 2015 10:59
The Municipality of Barrington is host to many festivals and events all year long. From our Lobster Festival to our Festival of Lights in December, along with the many community suppers, breakfasts, variety shows and the popular Kitchen Parties in Wood’s Harbour. You will discover many things to see and do while you are in the area. Be sure to check our community calendar for a complete list of what’s happening in our communities.
Check out some of our most popular festivals & events!
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl - All February Long on Nova Scotia's South Shore!
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Enter our Lucy the Lobster Colouring Contest(858 KB)
Open to children ages 4-12 years of age.
Submit your entries in the following ways:
Email -
Mail - Municipality of Barrington, Attention Suzy Atwood Box 100, Barrington, Nova Scotia, B0W 1E0
In person - Municipality of Barrington - 2447 Highway 3, Barrington, Nova Scotia, B0W 1E0
Please add the Child's Name, Address, Phone or email address, age, and school they attend on the back of each entry.
Deadline for submissions - February 28, 2023
Shelburne County Lobster Festival - TBA 2023
Come and experience the Lobster Capital of Canada during Shelburne County’s Lobster Festival. Enjoy a weekend full of family fun activities, events and of course, lots of lobster! Our festival is held every June to celebrate the end of our Lobster season (November to May) and to recognize the importance of our lobster fishing industry to the economy, history and culture of Shelburne County.
Shelburne County Lobster Festival
Wood's Harbour Days - cancelled in 2022
A celebration of the fishing village of Wood’s Harbour. This week long celebration is host to a street parade, suppers, variety shows fun & games for all ages. Don’t miss the beautiful parade of lights at the end of the week – boats are decorated with lights and parade on the ocean with many view points along the way.
Nova Scotia Marathon/Half Marathon,10km & 6K Run – July 23, 2023
Runners will enjoy this coastal run which is mainly flat with some rolling hills. The Full Marathon will take you to Nova Scotia’s most southerly point, The Hawk, and includes some of the most beautiful ocean views around. A Boston Marathon qualifying race.
Hawk Dayze – August 4-6, 2023 (tentative)
A family fun weekend of activities on the most southerly tip of Nova Scotia, The Hawk. Scavenger Hunts, potluck supper and lots of fun family games on the beach.
Show & Shine Car Show – August 5-6, 2023
The Barrington & Port La Tour Fire Department hosts their annual show and shine car show. Antique cars, sports cars, trucks, transport trucks and more are on display for your viewing. Saturday night evening entertainment.
Cape Day – August 12, 2023
Boat rides to Cape leaving from 150 Fish Plant Road, The Hawk. Come explore the most southern tip of Nova Scotia! Cape Sable is home to the Cape Sable Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the Maritimes. 9:00 am - 3 pm explore this beautiful island; relax on the beach & more. BBQ Sale on location. Rides by Donation.
Barrington Municipal Exhibition – August 17-20, 2023
The Big Little Ex! The Barrington Municipal Exhibition showcases our communities through agricultural and fishing displays, Ox Hauls, horse shows and more! Fun for the whole family! A great place to meet old friends and make new ones.
Walk for a Cause – September 16, 2023
A yearly fundraiser for the Rosalin Nickerson Cancer Care Fund which helps local cancer patients in the Municipality of Barrington and Cape Sable Island areas.
Shag Harbour UFO Expo – October 1-2, 2022 - Yarmouth Rodd Grand Hotel
The Shag Harbour UFO EXPO is an annual event that brings UFO experts and eyewitnesses together to share their observations and the latest theories and research about unidentified flying objects. The EXPO usually includes a presentation or two regarding the events & legacy of the 1967 Shag Harbour Incident. Other presentations are given by recognized UFO researchers on all aspects of the UFO phenomena. The 1967 Shag Harbour Incident is generally regarded as Canada’s most famous and important UFO case.
Christmas at the Causeway – November 23 - December 16, 2023
Christmas at the Causeway is a celebration of both Christmas and a kick off for our Lobster Season. Come visit and see our giant Lobster Trap Christmas Tree! The Tree is located at the Cape Sable Island Causeway and is decorated with buoys of present day fishermen and in memory of those fishermen who have passed on and/or who have been lost at sea. We kick off the festival with the lighting of the Lobster Trap tree and a spectacular display of fireworks over Barrington Bay! Be sure to check out our shop local promotion, a wonderful parade of lights, craft markets, music events, and so much more!
Public Works
- Created: Friday, 08 May 2015 13:52
The Public Works Department is located at 74 Circle Drive, Sherose Island, Nova Scotia. The main functions of this department are as follows:
- Property Maintenance and Repair
- Snow and Ice Removal and Salting of Municipal Roads and Sidewalks
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Sewage Treatment
The Province of Nova Scotia has their own standards for snow clearing on provincial roads and highways. During storms they focus on keeping the province's major highways passable. After a storm ends, they work to clear all the roads within 24 hours or sooner. The image below outlines the province's service times:
For more information on provincial winter maintenance and plowing, visit https://novascotia.ca/tran/winter/.
Cameron Whiteway, Director of Public Works
Phone: (902) 637-2015
Fax: (902) 637-2075
E-Mail:
Special Clean-Up
- Created: Tuesday, 28 April 2015 10:40
Please note: the Fall and Spring clean-ups have been replaced with one single special clean-up starting in 2024.
The next special clean-up will be held from September 22-26, 2025.
Items Permitted
- Household Furniture (including wood furniture)
- Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers (Appliances)
- Empty Oil Tanks
- Empty Hot Water Tanks
- Mirrors
- Air Conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Mattresses
Items Not Permitted
- Wood
- Electronics (Electronics can be taken to the local Enviro-Depot in Oak Park)
- Household Waste
- Recyclable Materials
- Tires
- Paint
- Car Parts
- Petroleum Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Construction & Demolition Debris (ex. Windows, doors, shingles, siding, sheet rock, etc)
General Information
- must not weigh more than 70 kgs or be longer than 3 meters.
- will be collected on the same day as regular waste.
- are to be put out for pick-up not later than 7:00 a.m. on Collection Day
For any clarifications, please call 902-637-2015.
Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Site
- Created: Tuesday, 28 April 2015 10:40
The Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Site is located at 1138 Highway 103, Goose Lake.
Hours of Operation
April 1st - November 30th
Monday - Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. - Noon
December 1st - March 31st
Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – Noon
The site is closed on Sundays and Holidays.
New Fee Schedule (as of July 1, 2023)
| Material | Generated within the Municipality of Barrington and Town of Clark’s Harbour (Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Only) |
Generated outside the Municipality of Barrington and Town of Clark’s Harbour (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional) |
| Sorted C&D Debris | $60.00 | $95.00 |
| Unsorted C&D Debris | $95.00 | $130.00 |
All fees exclude HST and there is a minimum $2.00 charge.
As of July 1, 2023, the new tipping fee schedule above will be in effect. Residents of the Municipality of Barrington and the Town of Clark's Harbour will no longer pay fees for sorted waste or up to 200 kg per week of unsorted waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Our residential hazardous waste program provides an option to safely dispose of hazardous materials that must not be placed curbside for collection. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is waste generated from our homes that poses a risk to health, safety, or the environment. This includes flammable, combustible, corrosive, and toxic products. Business waste is not accepted at the HHW facility. Businesses must contact a private hazardous materials handling company for disposal.
Guidelines for Disposing of Residential Hazardous Waste materials:
- Contents should be kept in the original container.
- If the container is old and damaged, transfer contents to a safe container and label the new container so contents can be correctly identified. When possible, save the original container so you can take it with you to the HHW depot.
- Do not mix different materials/chemicals in the same container.
- Place all items inside a box when bringing multiple items to the HHW Depot. This will make it easier to handle when transporting them to the Residential HHW Depot.
- Do not dispose of HHW materials in the garbage or pour contents of container down the drain, storm sewers or on the ground. Bring these items to the HHW Depot.
- When you arrive at the HHW Depot, located on the property of 1138 Clements Pond, Highway 103, please report to the main office.
For more information, contact our Construction and Demolition Disposal Site at (902) 637-2322.