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Road Trip Halifax to Lunenburg – UNESCO Heritage

Halifax Lunenburg
100
km
1h30
drive
All seasons
season

The Itinerary

Lunenburg, founded in 1753 by German, Swiss and French settlers, is UNESCO World Heritage (1995) for its perfectly preserved colonial old town: brightly painted wooden houses, historic harbour, Lutheran church.

The Bluenose II, replica of Canada's iconic schooner (on the 10¢ coin), is moored in the harbour. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic tells the cod fishery story. En route, Peggy's Cove (the world's most-photographed lighthouse) and Mahone Bay (three iconic churches) are must-stops.

Points of Interest

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    Lunenburg UNESCO Old Town
    Maisons coloniales colorées, classé UNESCO 1995.
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    Bluenose II
    Réplique de la goélette canadienne, port de Lunenburg.
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    Peggy's Cove
    Phare le plus photographié au monde, rochers de granite.
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    Mahone Bay (3 églises)
    Trois églises côte à côte, image iconique de NS.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Aalders Lang Brook
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Acadian Brook
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Acker Lake
Lake
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Adams Lake
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Albert Bridge Lake
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Albro Lake
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Anderson Lake
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Anderson Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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West Dover Provincial Park
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Captain Arnell Conservation Lands
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Purcells Cove Conservation Lands
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Sheep Island Conservation Lands
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Rose Bay Conservation Lands
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Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve
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St. Margarets Bay Islands Nature Reserve
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Troop Island Conservation Lands
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Rose Point Conservation Lands
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Zinck's Point Conservation Lands
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Mosher's Bay Conservation Lands
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Kingsburg Pond Conservation Lands
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Halifax
  • Destination Lunenburg
  • Distance 100 km
  • Duration 1h30
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
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