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Out and About in
Lunenburg:
 Attractions:
Lunenburg’s famous Harbourfront is worth a stroll
anytime of day. Check out the Fisheries
Museum of the Atlantic for your history fix. Art
lovers should head to the Houston North Gallery for
Inuit, indigenous and Maritime-folk art. There are also no
fewer than two dozen artists’ studios and galleries in
Lunenburg. The photogenic Lunenburg Academy (pictured) is one of
the most outstanding architectural sites in town.
Boat Tours & Fishing:
An outfitter called Lunenburg Ocean Adventures
offers
tours for deep-sea fishing and even—gulp—shark cage diving! A
company called Lobstermen Tours invites you to
experience a day in the life of a Maritime Lobsterman,
including learning how to haul in the traps. Yes, there is a
Whale Watching company that will take you out for a
chance to sea some humpbacks.
Star Charters offer tours
in beautiful single- and double-masted sailboats.
Sea Kayaking:
Pleasant Paddling of Lunenburg offers kayak rentals,
guided tours and lessons.
Biking:
You can rent bicycles for short or long trips around Lunenburg
and its nearby hills and beaches. Visit the
Bike Barn
Lunenburg for more information.
Golfing:
The breathtaking Bluenose Golf Club is across the bay;
its 18th green comes with the quintessential view
of the town’s Harbourfront.
Walking:
A number of scenic itineraries are offered by
Lunenburg
Walking Tours.
Ashley’s Recommended Eateries:
Magnolia’s Grill—the
place for fresh fish, awesome burgers and other delicious
local dishes, with an atmosphere that is best summed up as
memorable.
Big Red’s Family Restaurant—a
pizzeria specializing in thick-crust pies, subs, and
chocolate-cheesecake muffins. Nice waterfront view, too. A
childhood fav of Ashley’s.
The Knot Pub—great
spot for a quaff and a sandwich.
There are also a number
of confectioners in Lunenburg peddling
famous Saltwater Taffy and Fudge, among other treats.
Ashley’s Recommended Shopping:
The Black Duck—all-purpose
gift shop with local arts, crafts, books, etc.
Out of Hand—great
for general gifts, handcrafted children’s toys, local
jewellery.
Montegue Woolens—handmade
wool items like socks, sweaters & tuques.
Interactive Map of Lunenburg
Beyond Lunenburg:
Beaches:
Ashley highly recommends Hirtles Beach as the best in
the area, about a 40-minute drive from Lunenburg (via the
LaHave Ferry, which is the recommended route). Other area
beaches include Risser’s Beach (near Bridgewater), Crescent
Beach (near Green Bay), and Bauchman’s Beach (just outside of
Lunenburg).
The town of Mahone Bay, just 15 minutes’ drive from
Lunenburg, has a beautiful waterfront, three historic
churches, and great shopping—especially Subtles & Seawinds for
handmade clothing by local designers. There’s also some good
vintage-clothing and pewter stores here.
The town of
LaHave,
on the way to Hirtles beach by the riverside route (which
includes a quaint ferry crossing), also has good shopping and
eateries. Ashley’s favourite is the
LaHave Bakery, great for
lunch or snacks.
Bridgewater,
a half-hour north of Lunenburg, is the closest major town with
superstores and a cinema.
Scenic Peggy’s Cove, home of
what is eastern Canada’s most famous lighthouse, is located
between Halifax and Lunenburg on a slight detour from the main
highway. [MAP]
About 2 hours from Lunenburg is
Kejimkujik National Park,
popular for hiking, canoeing, bird
watching and biking.
If you’re flying in and out of
Halifax,
you might be pleased to know that the city is famous for
having the highest per-capita pub & bar ratio in North
America. Local folk, rock and bluegrass music is the
accompanying attraction at the beer halls. Eateries are
aplenty, the best of which, in Ashley’s opinion, is
The
Wooden Monkey.
A plethora of shopping centres, cinemas,
bookstores and cafes pack the small, walkable downtown area.
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