Situated on the western shores of Mahone Bay on the Fairhaven Peninsula, the quaint Nova Scotian port town of Lunenburg is known for its proud seafaring history. This historic port is the largest of the South Shore fishing villages. Visitors can look forward to sailing on a Canadian icon, the Bluenose II (a replica of an old fishing boat that became a famous racing schooner), visiting the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to explore life at sea, and taking a charming horse and carriage ride around Lunenburg’s popular sites. Enjoy a wide array of attractions including the Lunenburg waterfront, lined with colorful buildings; and the region’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town Lunenburg - which features narrow streets and gorgeous colonial architecture.