Things to do in South Shore
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Knaut-Rhuland House
Knaut-Rhuland House is considered the finest example of Georgian architecture in the province. This 1793 house has costumed guides who point out its features.
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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
The knowledgeable staff at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic includes a number of retired fishers who can give firsthand explanations of the fishing industry. An awesome aquarium on the 1st floor lets you get eye-to-eye with flounder, halibut and other sea creatures. Films screen regularly in the 3rd-floor theater.
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Lunenburg Academy
Lunenburg Academy is the huge black-and-white turreted hilltop structure visible on your way in from Halifax. Built entirely of wood in 1895 as a prestigious high school, it is now a public school that can be toured daily in summer at 15:00.
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Salt Shaker Deli
Salt Shaker Deli With a clean-cut modern atmosphere, a waterfront deck and amazing food, it's no wonder this new deli/restaurant is always packed. Try the thin-crust pizzas or a pound of mussels cooked to the style of your choosing.
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Captain Angus J Walters House
Donated to the town by the descendants of Captain Walters, who skippered the famous Bluenose, Captain Angus J Walters House is dedicated to preserving the history of the man and the schooner.
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Lunenburg Opera House
This rickety old 400-seat theater is rumored to have a resident ghost. Built as an Oddfellows Hall in 1907, it's now a favorite venue for rock and folk musicians. Check the posters in the window for what's coming up.
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Fleur de Sel
This is by far the most elegant eating option in the region. French-inspired seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes use organic produce and are served in the classic, bright dining area.
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Historic Grounds
Get an espresso fix with some baked goods or stop in for one of the best breakfasts in town. The outdoor patio overlooks the water and fills up quickly on summer weekends.
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Bluenose II
This classic replica of the Bluenose racing schooner is sometimes in Halifax and sometimes in Lunenburg. Clambering about the schooner when it's in port is free.
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Magnolia's Grill
Try one of the many soups of the day at this diner-style local's favorite. Seafood (including Solomon Gundy) and an extensive wine list are available.
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Lobstermen Tours
The two-hour tour includes hauling lobster pots and examining their contents in a touch tank. The minitour cruises around Lunenburg Harbour.
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Lunenburg Whale Watching
Offers three-hour trips that promise sightings of birds and seals as well as whales.
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