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Lunenburg Old Town
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an excellent surviving example of pre-planned British colonial infrastructure. The town was established in 1753 as a home for protestant Germans, and still retains its original layout and appearance. The town's buildings, three-quarters of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, have been amazingly well-preserved.
Address: . Lunenburg NS Canada
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Parish Hall
The Parish Hall was built before 1879. According to the drawings on the birds-eye view maps, the original building was a five-bay hipped roof structure with a central main door facing Cornwallis Street and the St. John's Church Square. In the main hall, located most likely where the original judges bench sat, is a large mural bearing an old Coat of Arms and the inscription "Fiat Justitia ruat caelum" (Let Justice be done through heaven fall). The courthouse Moved to a new building around 1890 and the Parish Hall structure has been relatively restored back to its original splendour.
Address: 65 Cumberland Street Lunenburg NS
 1 902 634-8100
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Lunenburg Academy
The Lunenburg Academy is the only intact Academy building surviving in Nova Scotia. Construction began on the building in 1894 and was haulted in 1895 when the company contracted to run the construction went bankrupt. Under the direction of Solomon Morash (whose home is another heritage building in Lunenburg), the construction was continued and the building was completed by late 1895. The building has an entirely wood structure and stands three stories tall. From its perch on top of Gallow's Hill the Academy can be seen from miles around and is claimed to be one of the most remarkable heritage buildings in the province. It has been designated as a Municipal, Provincial and Federal Heritage site.
Address: 97-101 Kaulbach Street Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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The history of the St. John's Anglican Church can be traced back to early settlement in 1753, when services were held in open air. Construction of the church began in 1754 when the oak frame of the church was shipped from Boston. The frame is believed to have come from the Old King's Chapel, which was being dismantled at the time. The church took serveral years to build and was finally finished in 1763. It remained in its original form for over 80 years, but since then has undergone several changes. These architectural changes include a redesign of the tower (twice), a 25 ft. move to the west, additions to the ceiling and more. The church is known as a significant local landmark and has been designated as a Provincial Heritage Property and National Historic Site. Sadly, the church suffered substantial damage as result of an early morning fire in November 2001 (which destroyed nearly 50 per cent of the structure). Restorations were completed in June of 2005 and the church has been restored to its prior glory. Regular Sunday services are also offered.
Address: 81 Cumberland Street Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0
1 902 634-8100
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St. John's Anglican Rectory
The St. John's Anglican Rectory was built starting in the 1816 by rector, Reverand Robert Aitken and his successor Reverand James Cochran. The structure has undergone some additions and renovations over the years, but most of its original character remains intact.
Address: 58 Townsend Street Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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Lutheran Church
The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is the oldest worshipping Lutheran congregation in Canada, whose history can be traced back to the earliest days of settlement, when the services were held in open air. With the arrival of Reverand Frederick Schultz, so was the erection of the first church. Nothing remains of this original building except the key and the bell, also of historical significance. The bell originally hung in the fortress of Louisburg and is known as the Antoine-Marie bell. A second building was built in 1841 and removed in 1888, replaced by the current structure. The church is a Gothic structure and has amazing architectual elements that have to be seen to be appreciated.
Address: 65 Fox Street Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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SwissAir Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater
This memorial is dedicated to the 229 individuals who lost their lives in the Swiss Air crash of September 2, 1998, near Peggy's Cove. The site, which looks out to the original crash site, has a huge stone wall listing the names of the passengers and crew, and a large mass grave containing the unidentified remains. Another memorial, the Whales back memorial, lies on the other side of the Bay.
Address: Bayswater Lunenburg County NS Canada
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Heckman-Morash House
This 19th century home remains true to its character displaying many interesting architectural details of its time, despite some additions and alterations over the years. Built by Peter A. Heckman in the mid-1800s, the home was sold only few years later to shoemaker John Morash who owned in until 1930.
Address: 35 Hopson Street Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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Finck Holder House
The Fink Holder House, located at 49 Cornwallis Street, was built around 1829. A number of renovations over the years have replaced some original features, such as the small windows and doors that originally adorned the house. An interesting feature unique to the Fink Holder House was the north side of the house, which had its windows boarded for serveral years. It seems that Mr. Holder was trying to keep his nine daughters safe from the peeping toms that lived in the lot to the north of the house.
Address: 49 Cornwallis Streer Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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The Koch-Solomon House
The Koch-Solomon House is one of the most important 18th century residences in town. Built in the mid-1700s, the home was originally owned by merchant, among other things, Henry Koch. In 1979 the home was sold to John Rudolf who held onto the home until 1849, when Judge George T. Solomon bought it. The home is built on a massive stone foundation and designed in a style that suggests a transition from late colonial to Georgian. The home is ranked as one of the finest 18th century municiple heritage properties in the town and is a must see on any visit.
Address: 69 Townsend Street Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
This Church in Townsend Street has the longest history of any other Presbyterian congregation in Canada. The earliest services were conducted in open air or private until 1759, when the congregation worshiped in St. John's Anglican Church. In 1770 the first church was built on this site and Reverand Bruin Romkes Comingo began to lead the congregation. The reverand served the church for 50 years until his death. The church was replaced by his successor, Reverand Adam Moschell and over the years, with several additions and changes, has grown into the church seen standing today.
Address: 111 Townsend Street Lunenburg NS
1 902 634-8100
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