Lunenburg

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Drive from Halifax: Lunenburg is about 90 minutes from Halifax along Highway 103; renting a car is the easiest way to arrive, as public transport is limited.
Follow the Lighthouse Route: The coastal drive links Lunenburg with Mahone Bay, Blue Rocks and Peggy's Cove, with fishing villages along the way.
Walk Old Town: Lunenburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town is compact but hilly; park once and explore the waterfront and colourful streets on foot.

Watch steep streets in winter: Old Town's hills can get icy in winter; wear boots with grip and take care walking down to the harbour.
Drive carefully in fog: Coastal fog rolls in fast along the South Shore; slow down, use headlights and watch for deer on rural roads.
Mind the rocks at Blue Rocks: The granite shoreline is slippery when wet and waves can surprise you; stay back from the waterline.

Explore Old Town for free: Wandering the colourful streets and harbour of the UNESCO site costs nothing and is the highlight of a visit.
Visit in shoulder season: Late spring and autumn bring lower accommodation prices than the summer peak, plus fewer crowds.
Picnic by the harbour: Pick up local fish cakes or sandwiches and eat by the waterfront rather than at sit-down restaurants.

Pack for cool summers: Summers are pleasant but often foggy and cool by the water; bring a sweater and a windproof jacket.
Enjoy autumn colours: September and October bring crisp weather and colourful leaves; pack layers for cool evenings.
Prepare for snowy winters: Winters bring snow and storms called nor'easters; pack warm layers, boots and a waterproof coat.

Visit the Fisheries Museum: The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on the waterfront tells the story of Lunenburg's fishing heritage.
See the Bluenose II: Lunenburg is the home port of the Bluenose II schooner, a replica of the famous racing ship on Canada's dime.
Try local food: Taste Lunenburg pudding and sausage, Solomon Gundy pickled herring and fresh scallops, all part of the town's German and fishing heritage.

Day-trip to Mahone Bay: The village of Mahone Bay, with its three waterfront churches, is a short drive away and great for photos.
Get the view from across the harbour: Drive or walk to the golf course side of the harbour for the best view of Old Town's colourful facades.
Tip properly: In Nova Scotia, tip around 15 to 20 percent in restaurants, and remember that sales tax is added at the till.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

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