District of Lunenburg - Nova Scotia - Canada
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Shoreline in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia.
The waterfall at Indian Falls Park in Newburne, Nova Scotia. The LaHave Bakery in LaHave, Nova Scotia. The LaHave River Ferry. A section of the LaHave River trail. Cows and farmland in Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia. Rose Bay General Store & Bistro in Rose Bay, Nova Scotia. Hirtle's Beach in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia. Gaff Point trail in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia.

Come to Your Senses

Smell the crisp coastal air and fragrant forest trails within Lunenburg Region. Touch the hand-crafted creations of local artists and learn about their inspirations and motivations. See wildlife in its natural habitat, such as our white-tailed deer and grey seals. Taste food fresh from the land and the sea while enjoying coastal and rural atmospheres. Hear the crash of the curling waves and the laughter of locals and tourists on the shore. Welcome to the Lunenburg Region!

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Heart to Hand Studio

Heart to Hand Studio

Location: Lunenburg Region
Open weekends only, this gallery features handcrafted silver and copper jewelry as well as textiles. Civic Address: 3440 Highway 331 LaHave NS
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Land Care Nursery

Land Care Nursery

Location: Lunenburg Region
Land Care Nursery offers a wide-selection of plants on over 1.5 acres. The nursery has Annuals, Grasses, Herbs, Perennials, Roses, Shrubs, Small Fruit, Trees, Vegetables, and Vines. The Retail Garden Center has numerous tools and materials to keep your garden growing, including pots, planters, fertilizers, flower seeds, bulbs, seeds, and bagged soils. Civic Address: 1436 Highway 10 Cookville NS Facebook
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Whiskey Jack Gallery

Whiskey Jack Gallery

Location: Lunenburg Region
A seasonal, fine art gallery showcasing reclamation, preservation, and conservation landscape paintings. The artist, Shannon Carla King, is a Canadian painter focused on capturing the raw, natural beauty of reclamation, preservation, and conservation success stories in acrylic paintings.
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Square Peg Gallery

Square Peg Gallery

Location: Lunenburg Region
Merydie Fjarlie is a Canadian artist working in the specialized medium of Metal Threads. Provocative and dramatic, her symbolic messages in this unique embroidery form have developed both from her desire to stay grounded in her everyday life and a passion to soar among a myriad of themes and issues that pique her interest and evoke corresponding and introspective responses in her audiences. Merydie applies a confident technical hand to create a remarkable art form from this beautiful ancient…
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Fabulous Attic

Fabulous Attic

Here at the Fabulous Attic, we offer a wide variety of home decor items, refurbished furniture, antiques, gifts, crafts made from driftwood and other natural materials and much more. We are a small shop, 2 km south on Hwy 331 from LaHave Bakery. By appointment only, please call ahead. Civic Address: 3839 Highway 331 Dublin Shore NS Facebook
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Sizzle Sticks Restaurant

Sizzle Sticks Restaurant

Location: New Germany & Area
Come join us at our Family owned and operated restaurant. We have made sure to have something for everyone. Milkshakes, fish & chips, Burgers & fries.
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Ploughman’s Lunch

Ploughman’s Lunch

Location: Lunenburg Region
Pastries, espresso, organic sourdough bread, picnic lunches, fine groceries and fresh handmade ice cream. Located in beautiful West Dublin, Nova Scotia. Civic Address: 4645 Highway 331 West Dublin Facebook Instagram Trip Advisor
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Charlie’s Pizza (New Germany)

Charlie’s Pizza (New Germany)

Location: Lunenburg Region
Known for making great tasting food at competitive prices, at Charlie’s, the guiding principle is putting customers first and always serving the highest quality food, generous portions, great service in a friendly environment and reasonable prices. Menu includes pizza, chicken & chips, fish & chips, poutine, salads, sandwiches and subs. Hours of Operation: Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday 12–7 p.m. Monday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday…
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Carolyn’s Restaurant (Tancook Island)- Seasonal

Carolyn’s Restaurant (Tancook Island)- Seasonal

Location: Big Tancook Island
Carolyn’s is a seasonal Eat-in or Take-out fully licensed restaurant located on Big Tancook Island, specializing in fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads, chowders, pies and of course ice-cream! You will also find a variety of handmade crafts. Bicycle rentals available too! Bus tours and large groups should call ahead and ask her to prepare a delicious chowder luncheon, just for you and your friends…made with only the freshest seafood available. Civic Address: 656 Tancook Island Road…
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Beachside Pizza and Market- Seasonal

Beachside Pizza and Market- Seasonal

Location: Lunenburg Region
Beachside Pizza & Market is a locally owned restaurant and general store, conveniently located close to both Crescent Beach and Rissers Beach. The menu includes pizza, baked goods and fair trade coffee. Seasonal hours. Civic Address: 5048 Highway 331 Crescent Beach NS https://www.restaurantji.com/ns/lahave/beachside-pizza-/ Facebook
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Salty Rose Oceanfront Cottages

Salty Rose Oceanfront Cottages

Location: Lunenburg Region
Cape Cod cottages with all the conveniences of home… The ocean at your doorstep, the scent of roses, unique details, thoughtful touches describe the decor…each cottage has a glass front wood stove and all are equipped for housekeeping (well equipped kitchens), all linens, wireless internet, CTV, DVD, gas BBQ on your screened deck ... enjoy hydra massage whirlpool baths…..just bring the groceries. Civic Address: 3299 Highway 332 Riverport NS Facebook Instagram Trip Advisor
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The New-Found Guest House

The New-Found Guest House

Location: Lunenburg Region
The New-Found Guest House is located approximately 45 minutes from Halifax - Nova Scotia’s capital, 5 minutes from scenic Mahone Bay and 10 minutes from historic Lunenburg - home of the Bluenose. This completely renovated loft suite is a fully-equipped, self-contained unit. It has two double beds, a writing desk, a sofa, a rocker recliner and satellite television in the loft area. On the main level, there is a separate four-piece bathroom, a bright sitting area with a sofa and several chairs…
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Shobac Cottages

Shobac Cottages

Location: Lunenburg Region
The four Shobac Cottages, designed by internationally celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons and newly renovated, are overlooking Hirtle’s Beach, Gaff Point and a stunning architecturescape. Each of the four cottages offers an open second level loft with a queen bed and a bedroom with two twin beds on the main floor. Two additional overflow sleeping places exist on the living room raised plinth. Each unit has one bathroom with shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, cook-top,…
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The Mallard on Church Lake

The Mallard on Church Lake

Location: New Germany & Area
The Mallard on Church Lake is a wheelchair accessible A-Frame cabin in the woods just outside of the beautiful town of Lunenburg! Enjoy peace and quiet while being able to access all that the South Shore of Nova Scotia has to offer. An hour from Halifax, and less than 20 minutes to both Lunenburg and Bridgewater, this brand new cabin is perfectly situated to give you the best of all worlds. Lakefront living on a quiet lake, right off of a main road for easy access to shopping, dining, and…
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Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Location: Lunenburg Region
This Bridgewater, Nova Scotia hotel offers a personal touch. With modern, pet-friendly, non-smoking accommodations and just minutes from Bridgewater’s town centre and convenient access to some of Nova Scotia’s most renowned cultural and scenic landmarks the BEST WESTERN PLUS Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre is the place to stay. This Bridgewater hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions, businesses and shopping. Each beautifully appointed guest room at the BEST…
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Blue Rocks and Beaches

Blue Rocks and Beaches

Blue Rocks is a hidden gem of the region, located just minutes out of Lunenburg. Often advertised as “Peggy’s Cove without the lighthouse”, Blue Rocks is a must-see when visiting Lunenburg area. A traditional fishing community with unique natural features, Blue Rocks is a favorite among amateur and professional artists and artisans of all types. During high tide the Old Fish House appears to be floating amidst the Atlantic Ocean and the contrast of the “blue” rocks and yellow and red…
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A Day in Historic LaHave

A Day in Historic LaHave

Download an Itinerary Make your way to the LaHave River Cable Ferry. The cable ferry service across this river has been active since the 1800s, connecting East LaHave on the Lunenburg side of the LaHave River to the LaHave and Petite Riviere region. The ferry is free to all members of the public, and is accessible to cars, trucks, RVs, bikes, walkers, and more. Upon crossing the Ferry from the Northern Side to the Southern side, stop at the LaHave Bakery for a delicious brunch. This bakery has…
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A Day in Rose Bay

A Day in Rose Bay

Today’s exploration begins at the Ovens Natural Park, a park that preserves the old sea caves dating back to the 1861 Gold Rush. Spend your morning kayaking along the shoreline and caves with a guide, trying your luck at panning gold on their rocky beach, and hiking the trail to see the dramatic cliffside of the caves from above. To find the Ovens Natural Park, follow the Highway 332 out of Lunenburg toward Riverport for approximately 12km until you encounter the Feltzen South Rd, turn down…
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Accessible Lunenburg Region

Accessible Lunenburg Region

Image Description: A total of eight smiling women. Three of the women are in wheelchairs. They are in the front. Three women are standing in the background making hearts with their hands. The remaining two women are slightly crouched behind two of the women in wheelchairs. Download a Summarized Itinerary Explore Spend a day on Crescent Beach (Crescent Beach Road, Crescent) driving over white sand while listening to the crashing waves. This beach is the only beach in Lunenburg Region where you…
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Antiques, Artisans, and Appetites in Blockhouse

Antiques, Artisans, and Appetites in Blockhouse

Welcome to Blockhouse, Nova Scotia! Here you will find two vintage and antique stores, a trading store, two cafe’s, and Canada’s first art maze! Whether you like to shop, explore, eat… or do all three, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia is the place to be! Coming from either direction on Highway 103, take exit 11, turning towards Blockhouse, and follow the road until you reach the four-way stop. Just slightly before the four-way stop, make a left turn into a small parking lot and visit Blockhouse…
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