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Lunenburg waterfront<br />
Lunenburg<br />
Lunenburg is one of Nova Scotia’s most historic<br />
towns, captivating visitors with its colourful<br />
waterfront, narrow streets and old wooden<br />
buildings. This pretty town, lying on a narrow<br />
peninsula, was established by the British in 1753<br />
as their first and only colonial settlement in Nova<br />
Scotia outside Halifax. The early settlers, from<br />
various parts of Europe, created a vibrant and<br />
stable economy built on farming, fishing, ship<br />
building and ocean-based commerce. Even now<br />
Lunenburg combines a healthy economy with a<br />
rich historical legacy, manifesting itself in brightlypainted<br />
wooden buildings that clamber up from<br />
the main harbour, ringed by an eclectic mix of<br />
old wooden churches and mansions. Today the<br />
town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its<br />
principal attraction is the Fisheries Museum of<br />
the Atlantic which houses a great aquarium, the<br />
record-breaking schooner Bluenose, and Theresa<br />
E. Connor, the last salt-bank schooner to fish<br />
from Lunenburg. Visitors can relive past glories<br />
by sailing on Bluenose II, a replica of the original<br />
vessel. There are some excellent craft shops,<br />
art galleries and restaurants here: be sure to try<br />
the two local specialities, Solomon Grundy –<br />
marinated herrings with sour cream – and<br />
Lunenburg Sausage.<br />
LUNENBURG ARMS HOTEL AND SPA<br />
The Lunenburg Arms Hotel and Spa is a boutique<br />
hotel with just 24 guest rooms located in the<br />
historic heart of the old town of Lunenburg.<br />
The property is surrounded by art shops and<br />
restaurants and is just a stone’s throw from the<br />
superb Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Guest<br />
rooms are spacious, with wide wooden<br />
floorboards, king or queen beds, a sofa, armchairs<br />
and many have harbour views. There is a high<br />
quality spa, a fine dining restaurant and a popular<br />
bar with outside seating.<br />
Lunenburg Arms Hotel<br />
Buoys hanging from a lobster pot<br />
Kejimkujik National Park<br />
A visit to this magnificent tract of rolling<br />
wilderness is a superb way to experience the<br />
peace and natural beauty of southern Nova<br />
Scotia. Lush forests shade rivers and lakes,<br />
forming a diverse habitat for porcupines,<br />
white-tailed deer, turtles and beavers. The park<br />
has lovely walking trails and canoe routes and in<br />
the southeast coastal part you can find the rare<br />
piping plover amongst tidal flats, lagoons and<br />
wild headlands.<br />
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