Blue Rocks - just 10 km away. This shoreline has been the location of several movies. A must see rugged Nova Scotia rocky coastline spotted with fish huts, lobster boats & traps.

Stone Hurst - another village that has caught the imagination of several film makers. Located just 8 km away, makes for an interesting escape to another world.

The Ovens - a series of several caves, will impress the visitor with their mystery & beauty. Who knows what may have been hidden in one the caves by some sailor from the past. Do not forget your hiking boots.

La Have River Cable Ferry - For only $5.00 per vehicle, you can take this quaint ferry ride across the La Have River. Be sure to visit the La Have Bakery & Art Shop on the other side, just to your left . A shot ride further & you can visit the Fort Point Museum.

Mahone Bay - Sunday Morning Flea Market - Sunday evening Hymn Sing - Friday evening concert - Kayaking Tours with East Coast Outfitter 623-0334 www.eastcoastoutfitters.net.

Bridgewater - Visit the Judge Mather Byles DesBrisay Museum & the Wile Carding Mill Museum. This river-side town is a short scenic drive from Lunenburg.

Oak Island - Site of the famous "Treasure Pit" & the elusive pirates's treasure has been both a fascination & mystery for many treasure hunters.

Chester - You may wish to attend the Chester Play House for live theatre entertainment or visit the galleries & shops.

Hubbards - features a picturesque locale, especially on Hubbards Cove, with a yacht club & Nova Scotia's smallest provincial park.

Halifax - capital city of the province has much to see & do. Shops, Harbour cruises, museums, galleries & more.

New Ross Farm Museum - Learn about what life was like on a Nova Scotian Farm 100 & 175 years ago.

Liverpool - Visit Hank Snow Museum, Queens Museum & other private museums.

Maitland River Rafting - Whitewater tidal bore rafting tours on the Shubenacadie River, Nova Scotia's largest river.

Grand Pré - Visit this National Historic site which commemorates the Grand Pré area settlement & deportation of the Acadians.

Peggy's Cove - Visit one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world & the Swissair flight # 111 memorial at nearby Whalesback.

Grand Pré Winery - Visit the vineyards, taste the wine & enjoy a meal at the estate restaurant.

Halls Harbour - A picturesque town on the Bay of Fundy with Lobster Pound & record high tides.

Bear River- Located on a tidal river of the Bay of Fundy is the home of many artisans with shops & studios.

Shelbourne - Visit the John C. Williams Dory Shop Museum, Ross Thomson House & Store Museum, Shelbourne County Museum & Black Loyalist Heritage Society Museum.

Annapolis Royal - See Fort Anne National Historic Site, the Tidal Power Generation Station, Museums, etc.

Hirtles Beach, Kingsburg

(Within 30 minutes)

Crescent Beach, Petite Riviere

(within 60 minutes)

Rissers Beach, Petite Riviere

(within 60 minutes)

Westhaver's Beach, Mader's Cove

(within 15 minutes)

Bachman's Beach, Second Peninsula

(within 15 minutes)

Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct Park

(within 90 minutes)

Kejimkujik National Park

(within 2 hours)

Lunenburg is located along Nova Scotia's popular Lighthouse Route.

Note: Many lighthouses are not accessible to visitors.

The following lighthouses begin west of Halifax through to Yarmouth.

Sambro Lighthouse - the oldest continually operational lighthouse in North America - 1758 - Location: Sambro Island, entrance Halifax Harbour.

Sambro Harbour Lighthouse - 1889 - Location: Bull Point, entrance to Sambro Harbour.

Pennant Harbour Lighthouse - 1903 - Location: entrance to Pennant Cove.

Terence Bay Lighthouse - 1885 - Location: Shipley Head, entrance to Terence Bay.

Betty Island Lighthouse - 1875 - Location: Betty Island, Prospect Bay off Brig Point

Peggy's Point Lighthouse (Peggy's Cove Lighthouse) - 1868 - Location: Peggy's Point, entrance to Saint Margaret's Bay. Open to public, picnic site.

Pearl Island (Green Island) Lighthouse - 1874 - Location: Pearl Island, entrance to Mahone Bay.

Indian Harbour Lighthouse (Paddy Head Lighthouse) - 1901 - Location: Paddy Head Island, Saint Margaret's Bay.

East Ironbound Island Lighthouse - 1867 - Location: East Ironbound Island, Mahone Bay

Quaker Island Lighthouse - 1883 - Location: Quaker, off Chester.

Kaulbach Island Lighthouse (Kaulbach Island) - 1914 - Location: Kaulbach Island, Mahone Bay.

Westhaver Island Lighthouse - 1882 - Location: Westhaver Island, entrance to Mahone Harbour.

Gunner Point Island Lighthouse (Tanner Pass Lighthouse) - 1913 - Location: Tanner Island, off Blue Rocks.

Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse - 1937 Location: Eastern entrance to Lunenburg Harbour

Cross Island Lighthouse - 1832 - Location: off The Ovens, Bayport.

West Ironbound Island Lighthouse - 1855 - Location: West Ironbound Island, entrance to La Have River.

Mosher Island Lighthouse - 1868 - Location: Mosher Island, entrance to La Have River.

Port Medway Lighthouse - 1899 - Location: Lighthouse Park, Port Medway. Open to public, picnic site.

Medway Head Lighthouse - 1851 - Location: West entrance to Medway Harbour.

Coffin Island Lighthouse - 1812 - Location: Coffin Island, near Beach Meadows. Open to public. picnic site.

Fort Point Lighthouse - 1855 - Location: entrance to Liverpool Harbour. Open to public.

Western Head Lighthouse - 1962 - Location: point on Western Head, near Liverpool.

Port Mouton Lighthouse - 1873 - Location: Spectacle Island, entrance to East Green Harbour.

Little Hope Island Lighthouse - 1865 - Location: Little Hope Island, off Port Mouton.

Gull Rock Lighthouse - 1853 - Location: Gull Rock, off Lockeport Harbour.

Carter Island Lighthouse - 1872 - Location: Carter Island, entrance Jordan Bay.

Cape Roseway Lighthouse - 1788 - Location: southeast point McNutt's Island, south of Shelbourne..

Sandy Point Lighthouse (Sand Spit Lighthouse) - 1873 - Location: entrance to Shelbourne Harbour. Open to public.

Cape Negro Island Lighthouse - 1872 - Location: off Negro Harbour.

The Salvages Lighthouse - 1965 - Location: on a ledge, west side of Cape Negro Harbour.

Baccaro Point Lighthouse - 1850 - Open to public. Locution: Baccaro Point, Barrington Bay East. Picnic grounds. Open to public, picnic site.

Seal Island Light Museum - 1985 - Location: Highway # 3, Barrington. Open to public.

Cape Sable Lighthouse - 1861 - Location: South point, Cape Sable Island.

Seal Island Lighthouse - oldest wooden lighthouse in Nova Scotia - 1831 - Location: Seal Island, off Cape Sable Island.

West Head, Cape Sable Island Lighthouse - 1888 Location: Western Head, Cape Sable Island.

Bon Portage Lighthouse (Outer Island Lighthouse) - 1874 - Location: Bon Portage Island off Shag Harbour.

Stoddart Island (Emerald Isle) Lighthouse - 1877- Location: entrance to Shag Harbour.

Woods Harbour Lighthouse - 1900 - Location: Big Ledge, centre of Cockerwitt Passage.

Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse - 1854 - Location: Beach Point, Pubnico Harbour.

Abbots Harbour Lighthouse - 1884 - Open to public Location: Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse in Lower West Pubnico. Picnic grounds. Open to public, picnic site.

Whitehead Island Lighthouse (Argyle) - 1874 - Location: off Abbots Harbour Lighthouse.

Pease Island Lighthouse - 1879 - Location: Tusket Islands.

Green Island Lighthouse (Chebouge Point) - 1964 Location: Green Island, south of Chebouge Point.

Candlebox Island Lighthouse - 1893 - Location: off Wedgeport.

Tusket River Lighthouse - 1864 - Location: mouth of Tusket River.

Bunker Island Lighthouse (Bug Light) - 1874 - Location: Lunenburg Harbour

Cape Forchu Lighthouse - 1839 - Location: Cape Forchu, entrance to Yarmouth Harbour. Open to public, picnic site.