Lunenburg

Why Lunenburg is special
Lunenburg in Nova Scotia province is a small, picturesque maritime port with a 250-year history of fishing and shipbuilding.

Lunenburg tips and insights
Bring your camera
The old town harborside is photogenically lined with boats and bright-hued buildings (see photo).

Setting
Lunenburg straddles the narrow neck of a peninsula, giving it waterfronts on both sides.

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Be sure to visit it. The museum displays well-presented historical exhibits on fishing, shipbuilding and sailing. The whole family will enjoy it.

Bluenose
A replica of Canada's famous Bluenose racing/fishing schooner is home-based in Lunenburg. Like the original, it was built locally. You can take a two-hour summertime cruise on it when it's not docked in Halifax or on ambassadorial trips to various ports in Canada and the USA.

Settled in 1753
This occurred under the British flag by French, German and Swiss immigrants.

Accommodat ions
The historic center has a number of cozy small inns and B&Bs. Some have scenic harbor views.

Getting there
Lunenburg is a little over one hour by road from Halifax. If you have time, stop by Peggy's Cove on the way. This Nova Scotia fishing community enjoys a lovely setting.

Location in Canada