Author: Igor

The first snow has decided to join our party, and I’m hoping it’s not planning an extended stay. This unexpected guest from the North blew into charming Lunenburg, just as we were in the midst of our ongoing engine repair. So, let’s celebrate this uninvited snow with a cup of hot chocolate and cross our fingers that it gets the hint and melts away soon. Because, let’s face it, a sailboat in a snowsuit is a fashion statement even the boldest man wouldn’t dare to attempt. And the only thing more amusing would be to spot a snowman on our deck, practicing seamanship!

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!