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Lunenburg was founded in 1753 and was named in honour of the King of Great Britain and Ireland, (George II), who was also the ruler of Brunswick-Lunenburg. Lunenburg has long been known for its shipbuilding, and seafaring heritage. The town's shipyards produced many swift and able fishing schooners, but none more famous than the Bluenose. The "Bluenose" was the undefeated champion of the North Atlantic fishing fleet and winner of four international schooner races. Her fame won her a place on the Canadian dime. Bluenose II, a replica of the original schooner, is open to visitors when in port. Additional full scale working replicas built in Lunenburg include HMS Bounty and HMS Rose. Lunenburg is also home to the tall ships Picton Castle, SS Sorlandet and SY Fryderyk Chopin. |
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HMS Bounty |
HMS Rose |
SV Picton Castle |
SS Sorlandet |
SY Fryderyk Chopin |
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There are numerous fine restaurants and pubs offering a variety of seafood dishes and specialty items such as Lunenburg Pudding. There are also colorful shops, museum's, galleries and much more. There are a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, diving, golfing, walking tours, boat tours, sailing, scenic drives, whale watching, carriage rides, and a number of festivals throughout the summer. Nearby are picturesque towns such as Mahone Bay, Bridgewater, Chester, and Peggy's Cove. The capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax, is only a one hour drive away. |
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