Guidebook for Lunenburg

Deborah
Guidebook for Lunenburg

Food Scene

bread, baked goods and light lunches. housed in an amazing historic building once suppliers to ships on the LaHave River. beautiful bookstore at the back. right on the water.
82 residents recomanen
LaHave Bakery
Nova Scotia 331
82 residents recomanen
bread, baked goods and light lunches. housed in an amazing historic building once suppliers to ships on the LaHave River. beautiful bookstore at the back. right on the water.
best coffee in Lunenburg. has the only garden terrace in town.
18 residents recomanen
No 9 Coffee Bar
135 Montague St
18 residents recomanen
best coffee in Lunenburg. has the only garden terrace in town.
good house made lunches and dinners, seafood and atmosphere
50 residents recomanen
Salt Shaker Deli
124 Montague St
50 residents recomanen
good house made lunches and dinners, seafood and atmosphere
Lunenburgs only dedicated oyster bar, al fresco with an iconic view of the waterfront
22 residents recomanen
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
108 Montague St
22 residents recomanen
Lunenburgs only dedicated oyster bar, al fresco with an iconic view of the waterfront
simply delicious. good service.
8 residents recomanen
Rime Restaurant + Wine Bar
9 King St
8 residents recomanen
simply delicious. good service.

Drinks & Nightlife

good selection of beers on tap. occasionally has live music.
30 residents recomanen
Grand Banker Bar & Grill
82 Montague St
30 residents recomanen
good selection of beers on tap. occasionally has live music.
has Happy Hour! well-priced plates. seafood. Live music. Karaoke. Trivia.
53 residents recomanen
The Knot Pub
4 Dufferin St
53 residents recomanen
has Happy Hour! well-priced plates. seafood. Live music. Karaoke. Trivia.
yes, booze is considered essential in Lunenburg. fine distillery of apple-based vodka, rum and local fruit flavoured liqueurs. (try the rhubarb!) so named after the former forge where the distillery is now housed. tours available, and free tastings. a must do.
22 residents recomanen
Ironworks Distillery
2 Kempt St
22 residents recomanen
yes, booze is considered essential in Lunenburg. fine distillery of apple-based vodka, rum and local fruit flavoured liqueurs. (try the rhubarb!) so named after the former forge where the distillery is now housed. tours available, and free tastings. a must do.
iconic French winery in the oldest grape growing region in North America. settled by Acadians in the 1700's, the micro-climate still provides a fine terroire for this winery. free tastings. enjoy a glass on the terrace overlooking the grapevines.
25 residents recomanen
Petite Rivière Vineyards
1300 Italy Cross Rd
25 residents recomanen
iconic French winery in the oldest grape growing region in North America. settled by Acadians in the 1700's, the micro-climate still provides a fine terroire for this winery. free tastings. enjoy a glass on the terrace overlooking the grapevines.

Sightseeing

Walking Trail
great horse-drawn carriage rides with a view of the town and its history
Trot in Time
72 Bluenose Dr
great horse-drawn carriage rides with a view of the town and its history

Parks & Nature

wonderful big beach to walk or rest on, no matter the tide. in beautiful Kingsburg, only a 20 min. drive along winding scenic costal route. warm adjacent pond for swimming. pounding surf. great 3km hike at the end of beach 'Gaff's Point'
60 residents recomanen
Hirtle's Beach
Hirtle Beach Road
60 residents recomanen
wonderful big beach to walk or rest on, no matter the tide. in beautiful Kingsburg, only a 20 min. drive along winding scenic costal route. warm adjacent pond for swimming. pounding surf. great 3km hike at the end of beach 'Gaff's Point'
white sand, turquoise waters. the only thing missing are palm trees. nice day trip. 60 min drive from Lunenburg but stay the day. ca vaut le voyage.
51 residents recomanen
Carters Beach
89 Carters Beach Rd
51 residents recomanen
white sand, turquoise waters. the only thing missing are palm trees. nice day trip. 60 min drive from Lunenburg but stay the day. ca vaut le voyage.
small lovely beach at low tide. rippled sand. tidal pools. also known as Sand Dollar Beach. shallow, warm water.
16 residents recomanen
Sand Dollar Beach
16 residents recomanen
small lovely beach at low tide. rippled sand. tidal pools. also known as Sand Dollar Beach. shallow, warm water.
small lovely beach at low tide. rippled sand. tidal pools. also known as Sand Dollar Beach. shallow, warm water.
44 residents recomanen
Ovens Natural Park
326 Ovens Road
44 residents recomanen
small lovely beach at low tide. rippled sand. tidal pools. also known as Sand Dollar Beach. shallow, warm water.

Arts & Culture

Lunenburg's newly restored Opera House is a great venue with an intimate capacity. Music, art auctions, events.....
Lunenburg Opera House
290 Lincoln St
Lunenburg's newly restored Opera House is a great venue with an intimate capacity. Music, art auctions, events.....
great overview of the fishing and boat-building industry in Lunenburg. housed in a rambling industrial building on the waterfront.
42 residents recomanen
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
68 Bluenose Dr
42 residents recomanen
great overview of the fishing and boat-building industry in Lunenburg. housed in a rambling industrial building on the waterfront.

Shopping

great little bookstore with new and used books. specializing in local history and nautical.
Lunenburg Bound
139 Montague St
great little bookstore with new and used books. specializing in local history and nautical.
great yarns for knitting, crocheting, and all kinds of sewing craft
The Mariner's Daughter
107a Montague St
great yarns for knitting, crocheting, and all kinds of sewing craft

Essentials

within walking distance. locally owned and operated grocery with local produce, fish and meats,
10 residents recomanen
Foodland - Lunenburg
250 Montague St
10 residents recomanen
within walking distance. locally owned and operated grocery with local produce, fish and meats,