Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a small Atlantic port with settlement history dating back to the 1700s. Home to the Bluenose, a Grand Banks fishing schooner designed by Canada's self-taught, renowned naval architect William "Bill" J. Roue, Lunenberg's wharfs, boathouses, and Victorian architecture are a beautifully preserved glimpse into Nova Scotia's maritime history.
Fresh catch still comes into the docks daily, and between the year-round residents and a short tourist season, 'downtown' Lunenberg manages to keep a balance that doesn't overwhelm its scale and resources.
On a recent visit, a couple of new, design-conscious Lincoln Street businesses were kind enough to chat on a drizzly weekday and feed us on our parting night.
Special thanks to Scott and Matthew at the Pentper General Shop, and to the lovely proprietors of Lincoln Street Food, who share a passion for Nova Scotia contemporary architecture as practiced by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple.