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Halifax Citadel
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    The Citadel in Halifax is a great place to visit if you like history. Built in 1856 this was the forth British fort on this site.
    Watch the pageantry of 78th. Highlanders and listen to the bagpipes.
    The only down side for me was lack of accuracy in describing the Union Jack in the Cavalier building - sorry the Scottish Flag is not a Scotch Jack, but known and loved as a St. Andrew's Cross or Saltire. I'm surprised at this mistake as the Nova Scotia flag is made up with the Scottish Saltire.

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  • Address: Downtown Halifax vehicle entrance of Sackville St.
  • Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca
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    Lunenburg
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    The historic town of Lunenburg is noted as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it is the only one in this region of Canada. This fishing and ship-building town was settled by Germans, Swiss, and French in the mid 1700s. The town became a center for trade with the West Indies.

    Today Lunenburg retains its charm in the Old Town, and visitors flock to this colorful town to see its maritime roots.

    There are several sites of interest to tourists, please read my following tips for ideas.

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  • Directions: South Shore, Nova Scotia
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    Knaut Rhuland House Museum
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  • Knaut Rhuland House, Lunenburg - Province of Nova Scotia
    Knaut Rhuland House,
    Lunenburg
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    This historic property exemplifies Georgian Architecture (british classicism) from 1793. The builder, Benjamin Knaut sold the house to Conrad Rhuland in the 1800s (hence the current name of the property). The house held significant importance in political, social, cultural, and commercial life in Lunenburg's past. You can enter the house and get a tour from an interpretive guide dressed up in a tacky costume if you so desire (just $2 CDN).

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  • Address: 125 Pelham Street, Lunenburg
  • Phone: (902) 634-3498
  • Website: http://www.lunenburgheritagesociety.ca/
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    Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
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    Fisheries Museum of the
    Atlantic
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    This museum in Lunenburg pays homage to Atlantic Canada's long-withstanding reputation as home to many ship-building communities.

    The museum houses many old tall ships, an aquarium full of local sea creatures, films, and replicas of life in fishing communities exhibits. There is also a memorial to all the fisherman who've lost their lives at sea.

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  • Address: 68 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg
  • Phone: 902-634-4794
  • Directions: on the waterfront
  • Website: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fma/
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    Peggy's Cove
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    A quaint fishing village (approximately 60 residents) just 30 minutes south of Halifax, Peggy's Cove has become one of the most famous fishing villages in the world. The lighthouse on the town's rugged coast is the most photographed in the world. The wave-worned granite rocks on the coast are just beautiful.

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  • Directions: Route 333
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    Lunenburg Academy
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    Lunenburg Academy
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    This monstrous "Gingerbread" schoolhouse was the third school constructed in Lunenburg. The original Lunenburg Academy was soon replaced by two different buildings, with the photographed one being the latter of those built. The school operated as a K-12 academy between opening (1895) and 1965. Now it houses elementary school.

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    Mahone Bay
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    the 3 churches of Mahone
    Bay
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    Located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia just 15 minutes north of Lunenburg and 1 hour south of Halifax, Mahone Bay is a beautiful town. The most prominent feature of this town is the 3 churches lining the bay.

    The town has beautiful art galleries and shops that entertain even a city gal like myself.

    It's worth a stop here, even if just for a short time en route to Lunenburg.

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  • Directions: Highway 3
  • Website: www.mahonebay.com
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    Lunenburg Fishermen's Tribute and Memorial
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    to those lost/died at sea
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    Located on the Lunenburg Waterfront, near the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, this well-done memorial has the names of fisherman who were lost at sea between 1890 and 1995 inscribed into these granite rocks. The monument was unveiled in 1996.

    Note: this monument is different from the one housed in the Fisheries Museum.

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  • Directions: waterfront, Lunenburg between Adams and Knickle and the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
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    Bailly House
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    The Bailly House in Lunenburg looks like a dump at first glance. At least that is what I thought. I was searching for the address to the house and overlooked it because I was expecting some magnificent well-preserved abode.

    Although the house has some unique architectural features, it is better known for the art collection showcased here. The former owner, Earl Bailly, lost use of some limbs due to childhood polio but despite this setback grew to be a painter. He died in 1977 and left his collection here for all to view.

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  • Address: 134 Pelham Street, Lunenburg
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    Bluenose II
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    tallship Bluenose II
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    Canada's most famous tall ship was the "Bluenose." The ship was built in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Lunenburg. To commemorate the original, the "Bluenose II" was built as a replica and her home port is now in Lunenburg. Visit this famous tall ship.

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  • Directions: waterfront, Lunenburg
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