Hello From Nova Scotia - Part 16 - The Town Of Lunenburg - A Unesco World Heritage Site
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Hello From Nova Scotia - Part 16: Discovering Lunenburg, A UNESCO World Heritage Site
After a whirlwind day along the Lighthouse Trail, I enjoyed a restful night at the Lunenburg Inn, gearing up for another day of exploration. At 7:30, I headed downstairs for a hearty breakfast. A freshly baked morning glory muffin eased my early hunger, followed by a choice between a hot breakfast with poached eggs and bacon or a cold one with cereal, fruit, yogurt, toast, and stewed rhubarb. I opted for the cereal with fresh fruit and the delicious rhubarb, leaving me well-fueled for the day ahead.
By 8:30, I was on foot exploring Lunenburg, a picturesque town of about 2,500 residents that swells with visitors during tourist season. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Lunenburg is renowned for its unique architecture and planning as a well-preserved British colonial settlement in North America.
Founded in 1753, the town’s early inhabitants included the Mi’kmaq Natives and Acadian settlers. Named after the Duke of Braunschweig-Lunenburg, who became the King of England in 1727, the town’s settlers were mainly "foreign Protestants" from areas of Germany, Switzerland, and France, carefully selected for their loyalty to the British Crown. Over time, Lunenburg evolved from a farming community into a thriving seaport and shipbuilding hub, with High Liner Foods still operating a processing plant today.
On a clear fall morning, I strolled along Bluenose Drive, marveling at the charming streets lined with restaurants, inns, and the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, home to the popular Old Fish Factory restaurant. The town extends up a steep hill, with colorful, well-maintained homes reflecting styles like Cape Cod, Neo-Classical, and Gothic Revival. A standout feature is the Lunenburg Bump?"a unique projecting dormer found on many homes.
The heart of town centers around St. John’s Anglican Church, built in 1754 and gothically renovated between 1870 and 1875. In 2001, the church was nearly destroyed by a mysterious fire, but community efforts saw it fully restored. Further uphill stands the iconic Lunenburg Academy, an elementary school boasting impressive architecture since 1894.
I continued to the town's red-brick courthouse and city hall, near a park dedicated to Norwegian soldiers trained here during WWII. Lunenburg played a vital role during the war, housing over 1,000 Norwegians and converting vessels for military use after Germany occupied Norway.
Back at the waterfront, I explored the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Lunenburg's shipbuilding legacy includes the famous schooners Bluenose and Bluenose II. The original Bluenose, launched in 1921, was a legendary fishing and racing vessel, while her successor, launched in 1963, continues to symbolize Nova Scotia, gracing the Canadian dime and provincial license plates.
At the museum, I joined a 10 am lobster presentation, where an expert explained the lobster's lifecycle, ensuring the specimen’s pincers were safely secured. The museum offers interactive exhibits across three floors, showcasing the fishing industry, a Fishermen’s Memorial room, and displays on maritime heritage, rum running, and more.
Engaging programs highlight skills like net mending and rope work, alongside tales of the Bluenose and local marine life. After an enriching visit, I headed back to the Lunenburg Inn to chat with the owners before continuing my journey along the Lighthouse Trail to Peggy's Cove and Halifax.
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