Lunenburg was the last destination on our road trip through the Maritimes. Located on Mahone Bay, it’s a vibrant port town that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Instead of going on and on about this gem of a place, I’ve decided to let the pictures tell the story…
The view of the harbour front from the town’s golf course.
Knock, knock.
Our quaint B&B, Pelham House.
Sewing up and mending the sails.
The Bluenose II. I think?
Touring these harbour towns never gets old.
Love all those maritime signal flags flapping in the wind.
The lobster man wants even more lobster.
Every building has got mad-style.
This is not a shy town. There are no rules on what colours you can paint your house or business. Makes for vibrant and interesting combinations.
Scenic loveliness.
Bright blooms.
Watched a great blue heron catch fish.
Flying away.
Loved the colours in this blurry pic of the heron. Looks like an impressionist painting.
The sun shines on our last evening in Nova Scotia.
Whew! Well, that’s it. I finally got our whole East Coast Canadian adventure written down. It took a while, but it was a special trip that deserved some special attention. For 12 wonderfully warm days in July, we:
- Were happily charmed in Halifax,
- Shined bright like a lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove,
- Celebrated Canada Day at a natural wonder,
- Took a colourful journey through The Gentle Island,
- Savoured seafood, sea breezes and sunshine on a lobster boat,
- Became captivated by Cape Breton,
- Watched extreme tides in the Bay of Fundy,
- Got uncorked in the valley, and
- Feasted on colour in lovely Lunenburg.
This was one amazing Canadian experience that has created memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Thanks for stopping by. If you have questions about some of the places we visited in the Maritimes, please send a comment or two my way.
