Day: October 7, 2016
History of Lunenburg
The first mention of a settlement in what would later become the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia was in the early 1600s. At that time, it was an Acadian/Mi’kmaq village named Mirligueche. After recurring hostilities between the French and English, Nova Scotia’s governor, Edward Cornwallis, ordered the village of wooden houses destroyed. In its place,…
Best things to do in Lunenburg
Regardless of season, Lunenburg is a great spot for a day-trip. It’s just a 50-minute drive from Halifax or a 75 minute drive from Kentville, but it feels like a much grander adventure. The town of Lunenburg is one of three Unesco World Heritage sites in Nova Scotia. It received this honour because it is…
What to do
UNESCO UNESCO Sites Nova Scotia is home to five UNESCO-designated sites along with North America’s first certified and UNESCO-supported, Starlight Tourist Destination. Explore these world-renowned landscapes to discover our storied past, historic coastal harbours, lush farmland, fossil-rich cliffs on the powerful Bay of Fundy, and pristine waterways with awe-inspiring starlit skies overhead. Learn More Old Town Lunenburg Stroll the streets from…