Recently declared a Canadian National Historic District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Canada's Prettiest Painted Places and, in June 2002, the recipient of the coveted Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel Writers, the Town of Lunenburg is the perfect place to stay for a few days while you immerse yourself in the history, culture and hospitality of our beautiful province of Nova Scotia.

We are pleased to recommend our favourite spots - Great beaches, hiking, biking and walking trails, walking tours, water tours, historical places and museums, the "Must Do" shopping in Lunenburg and surrounding area as well as day trips to other towns. We've even been known to help folks choose the best route to their next travel destination. Make sure you ask for "John's Directions" and never, ever let Lynn give you travel directions anywhere in Nova Scotia.There are lots of things to do in and around Lunenburg, and day trips are plentiful.

In Town:

• The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
• Musical Events and Concerts: The Cape Breton Ceili at the Boxwood Celebration of the Flute, The foot stomping Folk Harbour Festival, The inaugural season of the Summer Opera Festival.
• A sail aboard the Bluenose II, Canada's most famous Schooner when she's in her homeport of Lunenburg.
• A leisurely guided Walking Tour through Old Town Lunenburg, including the famous Lunenburg Academy or a Cemetery Tour at midnight.
• Take a self guided tour of our Town filled with beautiful and unique homes
• Tour the Angus J. Walters museum (the captain of the original Bluenose) and the Knaut Rhuland House museum.
• An entertaining Horse & Buggy ride through Old Town.
• Tour St. John's Church, the second oldest Protestant church in Canada, which burned on Halloween 2001 and has undergone a stunning restoration.
• Take in 9 holes at the Bluenose Golf Club, and then enjoy spectacular views of the Town of Lunenburg while sipping on a cold beer back at the clubhouse.
• An evening Harbour sail aboard the Eastern Star or feast on a Lobster Picnic with Hummer Ocean Tours.
• Visit any one or all of fifteen Art Galleries in Old Town featuring a wide assortment of art including Inuit art, fine art, and folk art. If you're lucky with your timing, catch the Art Gallery's Paint Sea on Site, a two day wet paint sale that sees over 70 artists setting up easels all over town
• Spend an afternoon reading on our Gazebo!

Day Trips - you can day trip anywhere in the province from Lunenburg except Cape Breton and Digby Neck:

• Beaches & Lighthouses. We are, after all, on the Lighthouse Route. Have a look at Ford Point Lighthouse (Liverpool), Sandy Point Lighthouse (Shelburne) and Seal Island Lighthouse (Barrington) and somewhere in between, you'll find one of the beaches that define the South Shore and then enjoy a supper in Lunenburg and stroll back to the Knot Pub for a cold Keith's draft beer.
  
• Annapolis Royal. Pass through Bear River, a funky little town, on your way to Annapolis Royal for a day at Fort Anne and Historic Gardens, stopping for a light lunch at Brown-Eyed Susan's Restaurant (in the Historic Gardens).
  
• Mahone Bay. Travel eight minutes along the shore to Mahone Bay for an afternoon exploring a main street filled with an assortment of shops and galleries. Rent a kayak and enjoy the bay. Must Dos include Amos Pewter where you can see cast molten being transformed into beautiful keepsakes and the Cheesecake Gallery that features work by local artisans and artists. Enjoy a Friday evening musical concert or their Flea Market on Sunday mornings.
  
• Crossing the River. Cross the LaHave River by ferry to spend a day exploring natural sea caves, Hirtle’s Beach, Green Bay, Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct Park and enjoy a beach side supper at the Quarterdeck Grill at Summerville Beach before heading back to Lunenburg.
  
• River Rafting. Spend a exhilarating day River Rafting in Maitland, come back for a long hot shower and head to Magnolias for supper.
  
• Halifax. Spend a day in Halifax: Citadel Hill, the Museum of the Atlantic, the downtown Historic Properties (Cows ice cream!), and the award winning Pier 21 National Historic Site where over a million immigrants took their first steps into Canada, before heading back for dinner at Fleur de Sel, Lunenburg's newest fine dining experience.
  
• Shelburne. Spend an afternoon in Shelburne, where the restored historic district is well worth a visit (Ross-Thomson House & Store, Shelburne County Museum and the Dory Shop where Shelburne dories are still handcrafted), ending the day with supper at Charlotte Lane Restaurant and Craft Gallery.
  
• Chester. Head out along Route 3 to Chester where a must is a trip across to "Tancook", a 45-minute ferry ride that offers some of the best views only accessible by water. Once on Big Tancook Island, enjoy walking or biking [no cars allowed] and be sure to take a picnic. Stop at Peggy's Cove. Enjoy a play at the Chester Playhouse or, especially if it's a Saturday, head back to Hubbards Shore Club for a fresh boiled lobster and all-you-can-eat mussels before you go to Nova Scotia's "Last Great Dance Hall" featuring a dance (starting 9:30 PM) every Saturday night during the summer. It's a late night so plan to rest the next day.
  
• Hall's Harbour. Experience Nova Scotia's historic rural life at New Ross Farm Museum on your way to Hall's Harbour for a real feed of lobster at one of our last remaining Lobster Pounds. Pop into Wolfville to visit the home of Acadia University and stop by Grand Pre Wineries for a tour.
  
• Kejimkujik National Park. Spend a day doing gentle or strenuous hiking in Keji National Park.