map of Lunenburg County

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The Lunenburg Region, found on Nova Scotia’s South Shore,
is a place where you can experience the diversity of the
Atlantic Ocean coastline or explore the many charming
rural communities that dot the countryside.
Here, nature’s canvas is particularly vibrant...from sprawling
rock caves to white sand beaches; sheltered bays to pristine
rivers, lakes and pastoral farmlands.
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Lunenburg Region... a proud history... a promising future...
and a great place to visit!
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1 Indian Falls
To commemorate the Municipality of the District of
Lunenburg’s 125th anniversary in 2004, Indian Falls was
designated as a Municipal Park. The park offers a picnic area,
on-site privies, walking trails, rock beach and look off points.
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Lunenburg County Winery
The winery is located at Hackmatack Farm, a commercial
highbush blueberry farm. Take a pleasant drive into the
country were you can taste wine, pick berries,
picnic, or tour the winery and N.S. craft store.
813 Walburne Rd, Newburne 902-644-2415
3 Petite Riviere Vineyard
French colonists planted the first vine in this area in the
early 1600’s. In 1994, Petite Riviere Vineyards revived the
tradition. Wines from Canada’s oldest winegrowing region
are now available at the winery, and at select restaurants in
the area. 1300 Italy Cross Rd, Petite Riviere 902-693-3033
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4 Maritime Painted Saltbox
Peter Blais and Tom Alway design and build heritiage
reproduction furniture and furnishings in the colourful
tradition of 19th Century, Nova Scotia. Their unique barn
gallery and studio features dramatic acrylic paintings, as
well as one of a kind folk art. 265 Petite Riviere Rd, Petite
Riviere 902-693-1544
5 Crescent Beach
Connecting the LaHave Islands to the mainland this
beach stretches out from the shore to Georges Island
and provides a popular beach destination for tourists
throughout the summer.
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6 LaHave Bakery
From the authentic turn-of-the century shop, choose from
a wide variety of breads, rolls, cakes and cookies, made only
with traditional ingredients. 3421 Highway 331, LaHave
902-688-2908
7 Gaff Point
Unique, unspoiled promontory of 124 acres separates the
LaHave estuary and Hartling Bay. It consists of marine,
terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. Gaff Point offers; steep
cliffs, tidal pools where topography becomes gentler; and
sand and gravel beaches along the shoreline.
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8 Hirtle’s Beach
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A nature enthusiast’s paradise. Here you will find more
than three kilometers of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea
air, drumlin cliffs and breathtaking views.
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Sand Dollar Beach
Sand Dollar Beach in Rose Bay offers a spectacular
opportunity for strolling along the shoreline and collecting
sand dollars and other sea treasures.
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Ovens Natural Park
A privately owned 190 acre pristine reserve of coastal
forest. Some of the highlights of the park season are the
unique sea caves, tours, gold panning on Cunard’s beach, the
miner’s museum and nightly entertainment by the fire.
327 Ovens Rd, Riverport 902-766-4621
Blue Rocks
A small village about a six minute drive from Lunenburg.
The little community of Blue Rocks is advertised as
“Lunenburg’s answer to Peggy’s Cove”.
Tancook Islands
Big Tancook and Little Tancook are 2 islands located 6 miles
off the southern coast of Nova Scotia in Mahone Bay. These
two islands are accessible by passenger ferry from the
historic yachting community of Chester.
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