Sight-seeing

A gourmet feast for the eyes and a paradise for photographers, Lunenburg Region is world famous for its scenery. Explore it by car, canoe, trail, boat, bike or by foot. Whether you do it on your own or with the experience of a local guide, you will witness a beauty in the air, the water and the land that stays with you long after your return home.

Things to Do

Tancook Island

Location: Coves & Inlets

Big Tancook and little Tancook are 2 islands located 6 miles off the southern coast of Nova Scotia in Mahone Bay. These two islands are accessible by passenger ferry - the William G. Ernst is stationed at Big Tancook and makes daily runs to and from the historic yachting community of Chester.

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Ovens Natural Park

Location: Coves & Inlets

A privately owned 190 acre pristine reserve of coastal forestry. Some of the highlights of the park season are the annual Chapin Music Festival, the unique sea caves, tours, gold panning on Cunard’s beach, the miner’s museum and nightly entertainment by the fire.

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Indian Falls

Location: Maple Syrup & Christmas Trees

To commemorate the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s 125th anniversary in 2004, Indian Falls was designated as a Municipal Park. The park offers a picnic area, on-site privies, walking trails, rock beach and look off points.

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Gaff Point

Location: Coves & Inlets

Unique, unspoiled promontory of 124 acres separates the LaHave estuary and Hartling Bay. It consists of marine, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. Both sides of the point have steep cliffs; there are tidal pools where topography becomes gentler; and sand and gravel beaches along the shoreline.

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Blue Rocks

Location: Coves & Inlets

A small village about a six minute drive from the Town of Lunenburg. The little community of Blue Rocks is advertised as “Lunenburg’s answer to Peggy’s Cove”.

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Festivals and Events

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