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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

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The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is a museum in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, operating seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. The museum commemorates the fishing heritage of the Atlantic coast of Canada. Housed in brightly painted red buildings, with floating vessels at wharfside, the Museum offers a host of attractions, a maritime gift shop and restaurant. Retired fishermen and experienced "Heritage Interpreters" accentuate the experience of visiting the museum. Entertaining activities and demonstrations take place daily from mid-May to mid-October. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is operated by the volunteer Board of Directors of the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society, for the Nova Scotia Museum.

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Lunenburg Doc Fest

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Discover a captivating celebration of documentary filmmaking in the picturesque town of Lunenburg at the 13th Annual Lunenburg Doc Fest on-site Sept 23-27, 2026.

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Aquakultre is a Halifax singer, composer, and storyteller. His live show is a warm-hearted party where all are welcomed by his big voice and bigger stage presence. His Polaris-nominated album, 1783, is deeply rooted in his own family’s African Nova Scotian history. He is bringing…

$35 Family

David Francey: Weekends at the Opera House

3:00 PM – 5:00 PMADT Lunenburg Opera House , Lunenburg 0.3 km away

David Francey is an award-winning Canadian folk singer-songwriter celebrated for his plainspoken poetry and deeply human storytelling. A three-time Juno Award winner, he’s known for turning everyday experiences into songs that resonate across generations.

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Rose Cousins: Weekends at the Opera House

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