Hello From Nova Scotia The Lighthouse Trail From Shelburne To Lunenburg
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Hello From Nova Scotia: The Lighthouse Trail From Shelburne to Lunenburg
Exploring the Lighthouse Trail
Today began with an adventurous departure from Yarmouth. After a small mishap with my rental car, I set out to explore the Lighthouse Trail, with a planned stop in the historic Loyalist town of Shelburne. By 4 PM, I still had a drive ahead to Lunenburg and hoped to arrive before 6:30 to catch the town in daylight. Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, promised a captivating first look.
From Shelburne, I headed east on Highway 103. If time had permitted, I’d have explored the coastal peninsula south of Shelburne, with charming villages like Sandy Point and Jordan Bay. Continuing past East Jordan, I drove along Sable River. Lockeport, a waterfront village dating back to the 1760s, was a notable stop.
Rich History and Scenic Drives
The Seaside Adjunct of Kejimkujik National Park, once pasture for sheep and cattle, still bears traces of its agricultural past with overgrown foundations and cattle trails. Further east, the Kejimkujik Scenic Drive connects Liverpool and Annapolis Royal, offering a picturesque route through the park.
Port Mouton, named after a sheep that fell overboard Samuel de Champlain's ship in 1604, is known for its scenic islands and beaches. Founded in 1784 by Captain John Grant, Summerville was a significant shipbuilding hub. Nearby, Summerville Beach Provincial Park boasts a wheelchair-accessible white sand beach with picnicking facilities.
Further east lays Liverpool, founded in 1759, steeped in history. Known for privateering between 1749 and 1812, it’s home to seven museums including the Sherman Hines Museum of Photography, the largest of its kind east of Montreal.
Light and Sea
Medway Harbour offers attractions like Port Medway Lighthouse Park, with interpretive panels on maritime history. The lighthouse, built in 1899 and decommissioned in 1987, is just one of many along this stretch, including Coffin Island and Western Head.
The southern coast features notable beaches from Summerville Beach to Rissers and Crescent Beach. Crescent Beach, once featured on the Can$50 bill, also showcases the "Lost at Sea Quilt" by Canadian artist Laurie Swim, commemorating fishermen who perished in a storm.
After a brief stop at the relocated La Have River Lighthouse, I crossed the river by ferry for $5, a shortcut that saved time on my way to Lunenburg.
Arrival in Lunenburg
As dusk fell, I arrived in Lunenburg. The town unfolded over the hills, with main streets paralleling the shoreline, connected by steeper streets. Driving around, I familiarized myself with this town, a model of planned British colonial settlement since 1753, established by Foreign Protestants from Germany, Switzerland, and France.
Tourism thrives here, with numerous restaurants, B&Bs, and inns. On Gallow’s Hill stands the impressive Lunenburg Academy, an active elementary school. In town, St. John's Anglican Church is a notable landmark.
A Cozy Evening
After a quick town tour, I checked into the Lunenburg Inn. With a grumbling stomach after a long day, I was delighted by a basket of homemade cookies. Don Wallace, the owner, kindly suggested dining spots, and I chose the Rumrunner Inn by the waterfront.
There, I savored a scrumptious meal, starting with a house salad, followed by indulgent Linguine A La Gorgonzola. While seafood is a Nova Scotia specialty, with extensive offerings like Lobster Thermidor and Surf and Turf at the Rumrunner Inn, my craving for pasta was perfectly satisfied.
Returning to the Lunenburg Inn, I downloaded my photos and fell into a restful sleep, eagerly anticipating another day to explore Lunenburg before continuing my journey to Halifax via Peggy’s Cove.
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