Lunenburg was first settled in 1753, by number Protestant
farmers from Germany and Switzerland. The British provided them with military
support as it was the aim of the British to develop a strong Anglican presence
in Nova Scotia.
The St. Johns Anglian church in Lunenburg was one of the first Protestant churches in all of Canada.
Although the early settlers of Lunenburg were farmers, they
found the land to be marginal for farming and soon became fisherman in hunt of
the cod, which included the waters of the Grand Banks and Sable Island. These
were treacherous waters as the town memorial erected in memory of those lost at
sea dramatically documents.
Today Lunenburg continues the fishing tradition but tourism
is its main economic lively hood. The town has numerous colorful pristine
shops, art galleries, inns and restaurants.
We were also treated to a very informative tour of the
Fisheries Museum and introduced to the history of the racing schooner the
“Bluenose”, the pride of Nova Scotia.
We had plenty of time to visit the shops, enjoy the cuisine,
relax and enjoy this most beautiful town.
Submitted by:
#11 Greta & David Storrs
