Top Things to do in Lunenburg
Things to do in Lunenburg, Southwest Nova Scotia: The Best Outdoor Activities
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.
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1. Pleasant Paddling
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
The islands around Blue Rocks are some of the best kayaking in Nova Scotia. We offer daily kayak tours and rentals in this beautiful and sheltered area. If you haven't explored these islands, it is a must.
2. Sail Lunenburg with Star Charters
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Built in 1948 in Denmark for Danish Royalty, the Eastern Star a 48 foot Ketch that has now been doing sailing tours in Lunenburg since 1993 is a beautiful 2 hour tour of the Lunenburg Harbour and Bay. Learn some history of the working waterfront, see the fishing boats up close, or any other visiting tall ships that may be in port. Get the rare opportunity of sailing along side the Iconic Bluenose ll on certain trips. Sail time's are 11:00, 1:30, 4:00 and 6:30 The 6:30 sail being the sunset sail, which is incredible to watch the sky change over the already picture perfect town of Lunenburg on your way back in to the dock. Suitable for all ages, children love to learn what makes the sail boat glide along the water with chances to take the helm and raising sails. Big kids also like that part to! We are fully under sail, motor is off, so the sails do the work for us, and expect the boat to Keel over as the sails fill with wind, but don't worry your safe at all times! All Aboard!
3. Lunenburg Paddling Adventours & Rentals
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Regretfully, we are closed for the 2020 season due to the restrictions brought on by Covid19. See you next year.
4. Lunenburg Bike Shop
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Come pedal through the streets of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a unique waterfront town with a variety of bike friendly attractions! The area boasts some of the most intimate cycling routes in Nova Scotia, featuring small roads that hug the shores of Atlantic Ocean, through old fishing villages, one of a kind beaches, breath taking vistas and the packed gravel trail ‘Rum Runner’.
5. Seaweed Tours
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
The newest tour in Lunenburg! Enjoy all Lunenburg has to offer but then ,,,Come for a drive "just outside" with me, and see the rest..the parts you wouldn't necessarily see on you own...Beaches, coves, and secret places that we locals love!
6. Rum Runners Trail
7. Crescent Beach
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By T5087OOjohnb - Dallas, United States
We went to Crescent Beach in October on the last day of the season. Zero crowds. Had it all to ourselves. Cool, but beautiful. VERY picturesque. Could sit there all day listening to the waves crashing the shore.
8. Bluenose Golf Club
9. Lunenburg Ocean Adventures
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By nicolel315
We were a family of 11 and chose the private tour option. We had 7 adults and 4 children ages 6-11. From the minute we booked the customer service of was excellent. We were emailed everything we needed to know to be prepared for the day, covering gravol, warm clothing, food and water. Thankfully we had a cast over day with a little light rain which was perfect being our on the open water. Boat tour started in the harbour where we had a beautiful view of historic Lunenburg and Captain Bill gave us some history of the town, boats and buildings, while his daughter Emily drove the boat. Both were amazing at answering our questions and interacting with the kids. They let our 6 daughter be Captain for the afternoon and she was thrilled to sit in the Captain seat and call orders to stop the boat for Fishing. On the tour we saw some really neat caves, followed by our first fishing lesson. My 6 year old was thrilled to catch 4 fish in the first few minuets of dropping the line. We then moved to a few other locations where we caught more. My son age 11 was so excited to catch the biggest fish of the day. We had a mix of cod, mackerel, and other kinds of fish which were too small to keep. Some in the group who did not take gravol with the waves did feel sick. I would recommend everyone take it before you depart. Emily cleaned up the fish on our way back in, she was great answering the kids questions. We took the fish back and cooked it up based on their BBQ directions and the fish was delicious! This was a great experience for everyone. Thank you Captain Bill and Emily!
10. Spindler Beach
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
