![]() Īt the visitor and interpretive centre you can find out more about the history of the Acadians. We really enjoyed the walking tour of Lunenburg which gave us so many stories and insights into the town’s history – you can book the same tour with Lunenburg walking tours here. It now stands in its full glory, surrounded by a village green. ![]() Despite the devastation, the church was faithfully restored in a 4 year rebuilding project that cost over $6 million CAD. St John’s Anglican church was one of the stops, a Lunenburg landmark that had been virtually destroyed in a fire in 2001. The traditional colour was black and white, since these paint colours were easily available in the shipyards. Our guide Ashlee from Lunenburg Walking Tours, an eighth generation Lunenburger, told us that the fashion for the more vibrant coloured houses is quite recent. These original cottages, now renovated and painted are very much sought after. Walking through the oldest part of town, we passed the modest cabins built by German settlers on an ordered grid system. Old houses in Lunenburg Nova Scotia The colourful houses of Lunenburg You may also enjoy: Discovering Acadian culture in Nova Scotia, Canada Entering the village we found a visitor centre and car park, then walked down the hill towards the cove. But many of the old fishing shacks and painted wooden houses are now charming gift shops and artists studios. The village still has working fishermen, with their lobster pots and nets piled on the shore. If you get one picture that epitomises Nova Scotia it has to be Peggy’s Cove lighthouse! This picture postcard fishing village is set at the entrance to St Margaret’s Bay which provides sheltered harbours and inlets for sailing boats. Peggy’s Cove was the first stop after Halifax, one of Nova Scotia’s prettiest attractions and a magnet for the photographers. ![]() Nova Scotia road trip – Day 1 Peggy’s Cove Click to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, news and reader offers.Stay: The Old Orchard Inn Resort and Spa in Wolfville.Grand-Pré National Historic site Wolfville.Dinner at The Grand Banker Bar and Grill.Stay at The Brigantine Inn in Lunenburg.
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