6 Interesting Things Make Lunenburg, Canada Whilewhile

Lunenburg, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, is a UNESCO maritime gem worth a day trip if you’re in the area. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can enjoy the experiences of a bygone era and some fabulous regional ice cream, among other delights. Located at the mouth of the LaHave River, it’s a National Historic District and winner of the Communities in Bloom most beautiful small town in Canada. I stopped by on my extended solo road trip through much of the United States, Mexico and Canada. Upon arrival, I was pleased to find a charming German and Swiss port town on the water with several blocks of shops and historic architecture you don’t see elsewhere in North America. Lunenburg History Aside from being a premier UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada, the town’s harbor is still home to a fleet of working fishing boats and is a popular destination for recreational sailors and boaters. German and Swiss settlers founded the town in 1753 after fleeing religious persecution in Europe. They designed it as a fishing and whaling village, and it quickly became a major center for the maritime industry. Today, it is known for its […]

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