The notebook of Lunenburg et Mahone Bay
Seek calm beyond the next point.
Colourful houses, shipyards and sheltered ports tell the maritime heritage of the South Coast.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · City
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Lunenburg et Mahone Bay
Colourful houses, shipyards and sheltered ports tell the maritime heritage of the South Coast.
The discovery of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay is built around Old Town Lunenburg, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and Bluenose II. The stay thus alternates between the coast, heritage and urban life, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old Town of Lunenburg
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
- Bluenose II
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Vieille ville de Lunenburg
The old town of Lunenburg It is known for its colourful wooden houses, sloping streets and its port, which is still marked by fishing. It is classified for its preserved colonial plan and is discovered by facades, signs, docks and tight views between roofs, bell towers and masts.
Culture and heritage
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic It occupies red buildings by the water, with boats, aquariums, workshops and fishermen's stories. It includes life at sea with very concrete objects: nets, doris, motors, pictures of crews and ships moored right in front of the museum.
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Bluenose II
The Bluenose II extends the legend of the famous fishing and racing schooner associated with Lunenburg. When he is at the port, his masts dominate the waterfront and attract the gaze from the docks; on the way out, he gives to see the traditional sail in its natural element.
Church
Église anglicane Saint-John
The Anglican church Saint John is distinguished by its dark wood, Gothic arches and restored interior after a major fire. Lunenburg, it adds a vertical and silent presence to the colorful streets, with stained glass windows, exposed frame and finely worked details.
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