Guidebook for Lunenburg
Food Scene
across the LaHave River. take the free ferry -15 minute crossing.
bread, baked goods and light lunches. local produce and groceries.
portions are skimpy but 'ça vaut le voyage' as the bakery is housed in an amazing historic building once suppliers to ships on the LaHave River.
beautiful bookstore at the back. right on the water. deck chairs
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LaHave Bakery
Nova Scotia 331across the LaHave River. take the free ferry -15 minute crossing.
bread, baked goods and light lunches. local produce and groceries.
portions are skimpy but 'ça vaut le voyage' as the bakery is housed in an amazing historic building once suppliers to ships on the LaHave River.
beautiful bookstore at the back. right on the water. deck chairs
best coffee in Lunenburg. has the only garden terrace in town.
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No 9 Coffee Bar
135 Montague Stbest coffee in Lunenburg. has the only garden terrace in town.
good house made lunches and dinners.
seafood.
patio.
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Salt Shaker Deli
124 Montague Stgood house made lunches and dinners.
seafood.
patio.
Lunenburgs only dedicated oyster bar, al fresco with an iconic view of the waterfront
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The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
108 Montague StLunenburgs only dedicated oyster bar, al fresco with an iconic view of the waterfront
The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar
128 Montague Stsmall dishes to share
pricey
cafe and seafood counter
open for dinners a Friday & Saturday
oysters sold in shells or shucked for take-away
Dory Mates’ Seafood Shop
cafe and seafood counter
open for dinners a Friday & Saturday
oysters sold in shells or shucked for take-away
nice south-facing windows for cooler days. Pastries and light lunches.
cribbage boards. group meets Wednesdays at 1pm. all welcome
Laughing Whale Coffee Roaster
261 Lincoln Stnice south-facing windows for cooler days. Pastries and light lunches.
cribbage boards. group meets Wednesdays at 1pm. all welcome
meat pies, sausage rolls.
breakfast and lunch menus/ special dinner nights.
prices not shown so ask in advance.
Hodge Podge Eatery
meat pies, sausage rolls.
breakfast and lunch menus/ special dinner nights.
prices not shown so ask in advance.
local produce, inventive cuisine, drinks are pricey
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Lincoln Street Food
200 Lincoln Stlocal produce, inventive cuisine, drinks are pricey
Smoke Pitt BBQ
in a town of seafood, they got the meat
rooftop deck
try the smoked brisket
The Savvy Sailor Cafe
100 Montague Stbreakfast and lunch menus
J3 Pizza
50 Montague Sttry the Bubba pizza with garlic sauce.
friendly family-owned.
Lebanese dishes.
Bar Salvador
tapas wine bar.
odd hours.
Lamprai & Spice Cafe
tasty take-out meals
Wed-Sat 11.30-3pm
line-ups, sells out quickly
2 spots within the same structure- a street side drinking counter and a pizza restaurant next door.
Don't miss the Trinket Trivia hosted bi-weekly on Mon/Tues nights
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Shipwright Brewing Company
80 Montague St2 spots within the same structure- a street side drinking counter and a pizza restaurant next door.
Don't miss the Trinket Trivia hosted bi-weekly on Mon/Tues nights
great little general store/bistro/NSLC
worth the trip to Rose Bay--check out Sand Dollar beach while you're there
Rose Bay Bistro
3452 NS-332great little general store/bistro/NSLC
worth the trip to Rose Bay--check out Sand Dollar beach while you're there
on the other side of Lunenburg, you can ditch the car and walk.
huge open air patio, lots of seating
coffee shop attached
concerts! live music
Lightship Brewery
on the other side of Lunenburg, you can ditch the car and walk.
huge open air patio, lots of seating
coffee shop attached
concerts! live music
Sweet Treasures Confectionery
110 Montague Sta few home-made ice cream options
fish & chips
everything deep-fried
indoor and al fresco eating
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The South Shore Fish Shack
108 Montague Stfish & chips
everything deep-fried
indoor and al fresco eating
Not really a pub despite its moniker.
Just an eatery.
Still the best prices in town for pub grub.
Beer and cider on taps.
Outdoor patio.
Cozy indoor pellet stove for cooler days.
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The Knot Pub
4 Dufferin StNot really a pub despite its moniker.
Just an eatery.
Still the best prices in town for pub grub.
Beer and cider on taps.
Outdoor patio.
Cozy indoor pellet stove for cooler days.
across the LaHave River--take the free 15 min. ferry
great homemade ice cream, breakfast and lunch eats.
a few general store items..
outdoor seating.
on the way to Cresent & Risser's Beaches
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Ploughmans Lunch/West Dublin Dairy Bar
4645 NS-331across the LaHave River--take the free 15 min. ferry
great homemade ice cream, breakfast and lunch eats.
a few general store items..
outdoor seating.
on the way to Cresent & Risser's Beaches
This place is okay for a greasy spoon style breakfast, or a drink on the large balcony overlooking the harbour, but not recommended for lunch or dinner.
The Dockside
84 Montague StThis place is okay for a greasy spoon style breakfast, or a drink on the large balcony overlooking the harbour, but not recommended for lunch or dinner.
I haven't tried this place yet as it is quite new. it gets good reviews from people I know. Tasty if a little pricey.
Scotia Curry
I haven't tried this place yet as it is quite new. it gets good reviews from people I know. Tasty if a little pricey.
has a nice long bar overlooking the harbour and an extensive outdoor patio. the food here is so-so. the only restaurant right on the harbour.
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The Old Fish Factory Restaurant
68 Bluenose Drhas a nice long bar overlooking the harbour and an extensive outdoor patio. the food here is so-so. the only restaurant right on the harbour.
Sightseeing
Trot in Time
72 Bluenose Drgreat horse-drawn carriage rides with a view of the town and its history
Zwicker & Co Ltd
great place to hang out and watch the fishing boats come and go
Bluenose II Ship
take a harbour tour on the famed Bluenose II schooner
built right here in Lunenburg
very interesting visit for a rainy day
see how the fishery shaped the community
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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
68 Bluenose Drvery interesting visit for a rainy day
see how the fishery shaped the community
Lunenburg Walking Tours
Knaut-Rhuland House
125 Pelham Sttake a step back in time
built in 1793
a scenic iconic fishing village 7km from Lunenburg
check out the fascinating rock formations
Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia
a scenic iconic fishing village 7km from Lunenburg
check out the fascinating rock formations
Lunenburg Kayak Rentals & Tours
rent kayaks or book a tour
Be careful when booking with these charters. One unscrupulous operator advertises 'whale watching' which is a sham. There are no whales in Lunenburg Harbour.
Not to be confused with Eastern Star Harbour Tours which are lovely and recommended.
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Star Charters
124 Bluenose DrBe careful when booking with these charters. One unscrupulous operator advertises 'whale watching' which is a sham. There are no whales in Lunenburg Harbour.
Not to be confused with Eastern Star Harbour Tours which are lovely and recommended.
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'
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Hirtle's Beach
Hirtle Beach Roadwonderful 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.
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Carters Beach
89 Carters Beach Rdwhite 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.
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Sand Dollar Beach
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.
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Ovens Natural Park
326 Ovens Roadsmall lovely beach at low tide. rippled sand. tidal pools. also known as Sand Dollar Beach. shallow, warm water.
beautiful huge beach meeting the Petite Riviera
gorgeous boardwalk
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Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331beautiful huge beach meeting the Petite Riviera
gorgeous boardwalk
Cresent Beach
1 Little Stwonderful beach to walk
secret hidden little beach at the far end
this walking/biking trail skirts the perimeter of Lunenburg and continues on the Mahone Bay and further.
Bay to Bay Trail
this walking/biking trail skirts the perimeter of Lunenburg and continues on the Mahone Bay and further.
paddle around the scenic coves of Blue Rocks and Stonehurst
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Pleasant Paddling
245 The Point Rdpaddle around the scenic coves of Blue Rocks and Stonehurst
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 StLunenburg'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.
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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
68 Bluenose Drgreat overview of the fishing and boat-building industry in Lunenburg. housed in a rambling industrial building on the waterfront.
Block Shop Books
specializes in children's and youth literature
beautiful bookshop right on the wharf overlooking the LaHave River
new and used books
LaHave River Bookstore
beautiful bookshop right on the wharf overlooking the LaHave River
new and used books
great bookshop with comprehensive selection
highlights authors of diversity
large selection of used books
Lunenburg Bound
139 Montague Stgreat bookshop with comprehensive selection
highlights authors of diversity
large selection of used books
Elizabeth's Books
134 Montague Stused books
quirky space
friendly proprietors
odd hours--mostly after hours
a very nice dining room that's open to the public.
hosting 'The Rumrunners' Ball' diner theatre every Wednesday in July and August.
check website for times and fares.
Bluenose Lodge
a very nice dining room that's open to the public.
hosting 'The Rumrunners' Ball' diner theatre every Wednesday in July and August.
check website for times and fares.
Essentials
within walking distance. locally owned and operated grocery with local produce, fish and meats,
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Foodland - Lunenburg
250 Montague Stwithin walking distance. locally owned and operated grocery with local produce, fish and meats,
Getting Around
bike rentals available but my guests had a very bad experience trying to rent bikes here.
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LUNENBURG BIKE SHOP - Rhumb Line Bicycles
169 Montague Stbike rentals available but my guests had a very bad experience trying to rent bikes here.
Yoga
Lincoln Street Studio
yoga and pilates
drop in classes
ana+zach organic cotton clothing