Lunenburg

A short sail across the Gulf of Maine brings intrepid cruisers to Nova Scotia and the port town of Lunenburg, which has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The town was founded in 1753 by British Protestants seeking a foothold in the new world. The UNESCO designation ensures protection for the town’s unique architecture as the best example of a planned 18th century British colonial settlement in North America. Here is a slide show of images of the town.

A panoramic view of the harbor. Photo by Peter Zwicker Photography Bacalao Studio.

Built in 1963, restored in the 1990s and again in 2012, Bluenose II is a replica of a famous fishing and racing schooner built in 1921. The vessel now serves as a goodwill ambassador and tourist attraction.

Founded in 1789, Zwicker and Co. has been in the shipping and fish business for hundreds of years and is considered the grand-father of Lunenburg’s waterfront businesses.

In the past fishermen’s wives kept their home lights burning for returning family members. Today, the harbor remains aglow at night.

A kayak approaches Adams & Knickle, a fishing company in Lunenburg. Once known as an exporter of salt fish,. the company today is known for its deep-sea scallops.

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Lunenburg