Month: October 2023

It’s time to unpack your folding bikes again and explore the surroundings of Lunenburg. We cycled along the western coast of the bay, admiring the city from the opposite shore. Along the way, we spotted the city’s oldest house (thanks to Yuri’s tip) and several other charming homes. Following that, we pedaled to Mason Beach and visited a mussel farm. It’s worth mentioning that Iryna worked at the Institute of Biology of the South Seas, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, in the Aquaculture department. She was keen on observing Canadian methods of mussel cultivation.

Lunenburg, a charming town on the Atlantic coast, has long been a Canadian mecca for lovers of sails, schooners, and tall ships. The world’s finest sailing vessels consider it an honour to grace this port if only to pay their respects to the iconic Bluenose-II and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the good old seaside architecture and fishing life. It’s no surprise that the historic part of Lunenburg is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrating its rich cultural and historical significance. So, after a brief stop in a quaint fishing village, we set course for Lunenburg, eager to meet the legendary Bluenose!

On our way to Lunenburg, we couldn’t resist revisiting an iconic Canadian landmark – Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse. Almost two decades had passed since our last visit during a road trip through Nova Scotia. As we approached, the lighthouse stood tall against the strong winds and crashing waves.

The ocean waves and currents slowed down the movement of our sailboat, and we decided to spend the night in Northwest Cove, where we sought shelter from the expected strong North-west wind. It was there, in Northwest Cove, that we marvelled at the picturesque fishing village under the soft, magical glow of the full moon and the promise of a new day with the bright light of the rising sun.