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unesco logo bw enNova Scotia UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves

Nova Scotia has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

World Heritage is the designation for places in the world that are of outstanding universal value to humanity, and as such have been inscribed on the World Heritage List to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. Places as diverse and unique as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, the Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon in the USA, or the Acropolis in Greece are examples of the over 1000 natural and cultural places inscribed on the World Heritage List to date.  

Further information can be found at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Biosphere Reserves

Biosphere Reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are internationally recognized, nominated by national governments and remain under sovereign jurisdiction of the countries where they are located. Biosphere reserves serve in some ways as ‘living laboratories’ for testing out and demonstrating integrated management of land, water and biodiversity. 

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Nova Scotia UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Nova Scotia UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

Old Town Lunenburg was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995.  

Lunenburg is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Established in 1753, it has retained its original layout and overall appearance, based on a rectangular grid pattern drawn up in the home country. The inhabitants have managed to safeguard the city's identity throughout the centuries by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses, some of which date from the 18th century.  

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The Joggins Fossil Cliffs

The Joggins Fossil Cliffs were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

Where the world-famous Bay of Fundy exposes a 300-million-year-old story.

Preserved in nature, uncovered by force. Explore one of nature’s most inspiring creations, where the highest tides in the world reveal the most complete fossil record of the “Coal Age,” 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Every rock holds the possibility of discovery, and our guided tours may lead you to find a missing piece of time’s puzzle. At Joggins, our backyard maybe 300 million years old but every day is different! The swamp forests produced massive quantities of organic matter that, over millions of years, created the coal deposits for which this period of history is named.

Nova Scotia Tourism on the Joggins Fossil Cliffs

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The Landscape of Grand Pré

The Landscape of Grand Pré was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2012.  

Situated in the southern Minas Basin of Nova Scotia, the Grand Pré marshland and archaeological sites constitute a cultural landscape bearing testimony to the development of agricultural farmland using dykes and the aboiteau wooden sluice system, started by the Acadians in the 17th century and further developed and maintained by the Planters and present-day inhabitants. Over 1,300 hectares, the cultural landscape encompasses a large expanse of polder farmland and archaeological elements of the towns of Grand Pré and Hortonville, which were built by the Acadians and their successors. The landscape is an exceptional example of the adaptation of the first European settlers to the conditions of the North American Atlantic coast. The site – marked by one of the most extreme tidal ranges in the world, averaging 11.6 meters – is also inscribed as a memorial to the Acadian way of life and deportation, which started in 1755, known as the Grand Dérangement.  

Nova Scotia Tourism on Grand Pré

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The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve

The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2001.  

The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve is located in the southwestern portion of the peninsular Province of Nova Scotia, in eastern Canada. The region is bounded to the north shore by the Bay of Fundy, with the world’s highest tides, and to the east by the North Atlantic Ocean. The majority of the area’s terrestrial land base has been designated a biosphere reserve ‘zone of cooperation’ comprised of five counties — Annapolis, Digby, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth — with a population of approximately 100,000 people.  

The Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve

The Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2011.  

The Bras d‘Or Lake is an estuarine system located in the middle of Cape Breton Island. Cape Breton is a rugged and irregularly shaped island covering about 10,280 square kilometres. It lies north-east of mainland Nova Scotia and is joined to the mainland by a 1.4 km causeway constructed in 1955. The Differential erosion has resulted in steep hills around the lake and peninsulas within it, which divide the estuarine ecosystem into five, long, deep channels in the north half of the lake and a number of bays in the south. Along the west side of the watershed, steep hills rise abruptly to highland plateaus (the Cape Breton Highlands) at elevations of 250 to 300 meters.  

Nova Scotia Tourism on the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere 

Business Guide

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Published: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 10:05

BizPaL

The Town of Lunenburg and Province of Nova Scotia is pleased to offer "BizPaL" online business, permit and license information.

Business Listings

Visit the Lunenburg Board of Trade's Members page for links and websites.

See Town listings below - please note that listings go up upon the owner's request, and the Town cannot confirm accuracy,

Are you an Airbnb or other short-term rental host? The province requires you to register - even just a room in your home - by April 1, 2023.
https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20221116001

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The Town of Lunenburg where the spirit of the community can be seen in every facet of life including educational opportunities. The Town has a wide variety of educational options for its residents as seen below:

Bluenose Academy

Bluenose Academy - for Grades Primary to Nine, the Bluenose Academy ensures students can obtain complete primary and elementary education in Lunenburg. Most students are within walking distance of schools. A wide range of educational and recreational opportunities are provided to all students. The Bluenose Academy is operated by the South Shore Regional School Board.

Bright Stars Children Centre

Bright Stars Children Centre is a small not-for-profit preschool for children ages 3-5, which has been in operation since 1962. At Bright Stars Children Centre our goal is to provide a service for you and your children that will fit your needs. We are always available and open to any special arrangements that you may require. Our bright, spacious children's centre is equipped with the most modern materials available that offer lots of exciting options for children to play and learn.

Class Afloat

Class Afloat is a unique experiential education programme for high school, university and gap year students as they sail the world aboard a majestic tall ship. LEARN. SAIL. DISCOVER.

Ecole de la Rive-Sud

Ecole de la Rive-Sud is a francophone Acadian school located in Cookville, Nova Scotia.We offer quality French-language education to Grade 12 students in the Growing Up French program. In addition to the "French as a First Language" course, students will study "English as a First Language" from the 4th year.In high school, students can complete their high school credits by taking online courses, videoconferences, on-site courses and COOP courses.

Atlantic Canada Language Academy

Atlantic Canada Language Academy is a federally accredited Language school that specializes in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). International students may select courses ranging from Beginner to Advanced, as well as English for Professional Purposes (EAP). IELTS Preparation and University Pathway Programs.

Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance

LAMP - Welcome to the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance. We provide carefully selected young performers a tranquil environment where they can concentrate on their music development and their artistic growth. Residents are given the opportunity to expand their artistic insights through interaction with the distinguished faculty, the resident Master, and their fellow residents. This is an ideal environment for individual musicians and ensembles to prepare performances, auditions, recordings, competitions, and to expand the repertoire. Regular public concerts will be scheduled to ensure that all residents have an opportunity to perform before a live audience.

Lunenburg Day Care Centre

Lunenburg Day Care Centre provides an appropriate play experience to build an important foundation for the future. Full and part-day rates available for children 3 months - 12 years. Special needs children accepted. Nutritional meals and snacks provided.

Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College - The Lunenburg Campus in Bridgewater and the Town of Lunenburg is one of 18 campuses in the Province. The college offers Advanced Education and Job Training in the trades, technical, technological and applied art fields. Courses are designed to assist trainees to acquire the skills and knowledge and develop the attitudes and habits necessary to enter and make progress in their chosen occupations.

South Shore Public Libraries

South Shore Public Libraries is a vital centre of the community, sharing a robust collection and innovative technology, that inspires lifelong learning and literacy in a positive, welcoming environment.

South Shore Centre for Education

South Shore Centre for Educationentre for Education was formed in August 2004, when the Province of Nova Scotia dissolved the Southwest Regional School Board and created two regional Boards – SSRSB and Tri-County Regional School Board. SSRSB is responsible for providing education to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens counties, an area of 5250 square kilometres.

Universities

The Province of Nova Scotia is well known for its many universities. Lunenburg is a one-hour drive from Halifax and Dartmouth where universities, colleges, institutes and private schools can meet most education needs. Nova Scotia Universities offer distance education courses in Lunenburg County.

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Places of Worship

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Central United Church 902-634-4035
Church Hall 902-634-3588
Faith Baptist Church 902-634-4718
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 902-634-4846
St. John's Anglican Church Office -902-634-4994
Rectory - 902-634-8477
St. Norbert's Catholic Church 902-634-3061
Zion's Lutheran Church 902-634-4383

Community Organizations

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Lunenburg has a strong commitment to the community through involvement in their many organizations. Children can become involved in the Boy Scouts and Girl Guide movement, Sea Cadets, swimming teams and minor sports. There are opportunities for developing music and artistic skills as well as sailing and scuba diving, to mention just a few.