Top Things to do in Lunenburg
10 Free Things to do in Lunenburg That You Shouldn't Miss
Established in 1753, this historic Nova Scotia coastal community is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander among its colorful galleries and shops, arranged on a tidy grid of walkable streets. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to understand the town's maritime history.
Restaurants in Lunenburg
1. Laurie Swim Gallery
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
Award-winning visual artist and author, who is nationally and internationally recognized; Laurie creates painterly works of art in fabric and thread portraying the landscapes and people of the South Shore. Visit the Laurie Swim Gallery in beautiful Old Town Lunenburg and see these beautiful works for yourself.
2. Lexicon Books
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Lexicon Books is an independent bookstore in lovely downtown Lunenburg. We've hand-picked new books to reflect our passion for quality & variety. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, small press, graphic novels, young adult & children's books are our focus. We also offer an online store for your convenience, accessible at our website.
3. Ironworks Distillery
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4.5 based on 373 reviews
Ironworks Distillery opened its doors to the public in June 2010. Situated in the old town of Lunenburg and residing in the building that used to be the old marine blacksmith shop, we create small batches of artisan spirits using produce from the Maritimes. We make vodka and brandy using Annapolis Valley apples, Pear Eau-de-vie, Rum, Gin and several delicious fruit liqueurs. Tastings are free. Please contact us to check on the tour availability.
Reviewed By AndyANew - Flower Mound, United States
Ironworks is an artisanal cute little distillery located in the historic port town of Lunenburg. My wife and I stopped in while we were visiting Lunenburg. We sampled several different liqueurs and vodka and loved all the sampling, especially the sweet blueberry liqueur. The shop was beautiful and well preserved. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this stop in Lunenburg!
4. Sweet Treasures Confectionery
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Amphiraion - Westmount, Canada
This is a as its title suggests a place where one finds a variety of special homemade ice cream flavours. The service is cordial. It seems that every visitor to Lunenburg, sooner or later, visits the place. You will not be disappointed!
5. Terra Beata Cranberries
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Terra Beata is a 15 acre cranberry farm, open Monday to Friday year round for free farm tours. Visit our Bog Store for jams, juices, and dried cranberies made on site. U-pick in October. Harvest in late November.
6. St. John's Anglican Church
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4.5 based on 407 reviews
Reviewed By Westgalady - Decatur, United States
I was on a walking tour of Lunenburg and our guide arranged for the church organist to play for our group on our visit. Allow at least 30 minutes to see the church and grounds. You can also walk downhill to the water and take a stroll of that area.
7. Lunenburg Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
For 46 years, the Lunenburg Art Gallery has given us an exciting parade of fine art by Lunenburg County artists and distinguished professionals from across Canada and the United States. For eight months of the year, March – October, the Gallery is open to residents and visitors, providing us all with quality exhibits and programs. The Gallery has established an admirable reputation as a focus of our cultural life. This is a remarkable achievement for a volunteer group in our Heritage Town of approximately 2800 people. The Lunenburg Art Gallery was founded in 1972 under the auspices of the Heritage Society. Lunenburg Art Gallery was established initially to provide a home and display area for a collection of paintings by the noted artist, Earl Bailly. It has evolved into an independent non-profit society with a current membership of 185.
8. Dots & Loops
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
We're an independent shop with a focus on curated products from emerging designers and an emphasis on function, beauty & humor.
9. Lunenburg Farmers' Market
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Our year-round market on the South Shore. The Lunenburg Farmers' Market has been a community tradition for 30 years. Our market runs every Thursday morning, 8am-12pm. From May - September you will find us at the Lunenburg Arena. In September we move into the Lunenburg Community Centre. We feature fantastic local producers, artisans, and local music. We look forward to meeting you at our market.
10. The Lunenburg Makery
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