We loved our day trip to Lunenburg. This town has so much history and an amazing ocean front walkway.


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This is a National Historic Site, dating back over 100 years and is registered as a Municipal, Provincial and Federal Heritage Property. The Lunenburg Academy, built between 1893-1895, is an entirely a wood frame structure. It is 96 x 125 feet in dimension and stands three stories high boldly painted in red, black and white with a mansard roof.
The Lunenburg Academy is the only intact 19th century Academy building surviving in Nova Scotia.

Recently restored at a cost of $750,000, the building is scheduled to house the Lunenburg branch of South Shore Public Libraries, the South Shore Genealogical Society, the Lunenburg Academy Foundation heritage interpretive classroom and possibly an art gallery with a cafe-gift shop attached to the library space.
At present it houses LAMP, the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance. Strolling around the site we could hear piano music and an opera voice.
It is surrounded by an open playground, a town garden and near an ancient graveyard dating back to the 1700’s. It is located in a key location at the top of Gallows Hill, and is visible from most viewpoints when approaching Lunenburg.

I spent a week there a few years ago and absolutely loved it. Thanks for the memory!
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It is an historic site . Have a great week.
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We were there once but I would like to go back. Wonderful spot!
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We’re hoping this summer that we can travel to the Maritimes, depending on restrictions. Lunenbury is definitely on the list. Great photos. Maggie
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what a building! It looks magnificent! a bit of Tudor mixed with other styles
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Yes..and very ancient.
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Thanks 😊 yes a beautiful old school.
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It’s a really beautiful building … and love the ocean view!
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Thanks 😊 . It was a great day trip to Lunenburg.
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This is realy a wonderful building.
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Thanks. Loved our daytrip.
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A gorgeous architectural marvel that looks like it has been tended to so well.
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Yes. Loved visiting here. ♥
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Think we are overdue for a day trip to Lunenburg. Interesting details on the school. It will make a wonderful library.
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Yes it was a great day trip. We sat on a bench by an old church and ate our take out.
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I loved Lunenburg with the amazing ocean front walkway and the nice atmosphere. Very peaceful.
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Yes it is an historic old town to see
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followed u
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It looks delightful Anita. Do hope I can get to Nova Scotia some day.
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Yes..it would so fun . I could take you on a tour .😃
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Lovely Anita!
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The building looks beautiful, nice work! 🇨🇦
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It was a great getaway for us…
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