We listened to the rain tapping on the roof all night and it continued this morning. This area is in desperate need of rain and the locals are happy to see it. But we were happy that it stopped for the afternoon and we were able to get out without raincoats and umbrellas to visit the area.
Our first stop was a short drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town Lunenburg. A port town situated on the province's south shore. The first half of the 17th century this site was a Mi'kmaq and Acadian village for over one hundred years. The Acadians established a kinship and trade relations with the local Mi'kmaq and settled among them.
In the 19th century the town evolved as a major center for offshore banks fishery and the building and manning of fishing schooners. The most famous fishing schooner was the Bluenose built in 1921 which brought in record catches.
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The museum was three floors and two ships -
well worth the price of the ticket |
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| Loved the bright colored houses and businesses |
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| Model of the Bluenose |
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Local artist carved this replica of the
largest cod caught by rod |
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| Whale skull |
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| Whale Jaw |
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| More beautiful colored homes |
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| Largest church in Lunenburg |
We stopped at a cute little place called the Tea Brewery and they had gluten-free brownies for Denis and gluten-free macaroons for me. I had a lovely lavender cream earl grey tea to go with it.
After our snack we were ready to take in Mohone Bay known for its photogenic three churches and unique shops. What a pretty place.
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| You can see the three churches in a row |
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| Again, more color |
Denis spoiled me with dinner out again tonight. We stopped at a restaurant called Oh My Cod and I had bacon wrapped scallops and Denis had the cod sandwich. Both were delicious.
Thanks for stopping in to say hi.
Loved Lunnenburg, have enjoyed it many times over the years, time to go back again. Keep on having fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty. For us though it's a major commitment to come out this far.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed Mahone Bay and Lunenenburg sorry it wasn't a sunny day.
ReplyDeleteIt may not have been sunny but the temperature was pleasant and it wasn't crowded. What a pretty place to visit.
DeleteI remember driving past that town on a bus bound for Peggy's Cove. That's one of the disadvantages to visiting from a ship. Glad to see your pics😄
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