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Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
Approx. Population 47,634

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Modest starter homes ($75,000) to seaside estates ($500,000 - $3,000,000). Ocean frontage, islands, ocean views, river and lake frontage, cottages, vacant land, hobby farms with acreage, condominiums and townhouses are also available.
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Lunenburg County Relocation Information
Municipality of the District of Chester
(902)275-3554
Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce: (902)275-4616
Chester District School (Grades 1-5)
(902)275-2750
Chester Area Middle School (Grades 6-9) (902)275-2720
Forest Heights Community School
(Grades 10-12) (902)275-2700

Community Location
Lunenburg County is located in the western region of Nova Scotia. Depending on where you are in the County, you will be anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours away from Halifax International Airport. At the western end of the County, the ferry linking Nova Scotia to U.S.A. is 2.5 hours away.

A rich history of fishing, farming, forestry and even gold-mining, coupled with modern, compatible industries in the area, make Lunenburg County a popular place to settle. Reaching from St. Margaret's Bay in the east, to New Ross and New Germany in the north, and Bridgewater in the west, the County is also home to familiar towns and villages such as Hubbards (home of TV's Black Harbour series), Chester, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg. Lunenburg County boasts the designation of Christmas Tree Capital of the World. The climate along the waters of the Atlantic Ocean is relatively mild in the winter and warm in the summers. Moving inland, winters are a little colder, with more snow accumulation and summers are a little warmer with no offshore cooling breezes. Bridgewater is the centre of commercial activity for Lunenburg County and the South Shore Regional Hospital is found in the town. Schools for all ages are dotted throughout the county. The Lunenburg Campus of the N.S. Community College is situated in Bridgewater.

Village of Chester

Chester was founded in 1759 by New England Planters. By the mid-1800's Chester emerged as a retreat for summer visitors and sailing enthusiasts. Dozens of islands protect Chester and its surrounding waters, from the Atlantic swells. Recreational pursuits abound in the District. A spectacular 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, yacht club, curling club, and hockey/skating rink, are open to residents and visitors alike. Live theatre is available throughout the year. For residents, there is an elementary school and a middle school within the village limits. The high school serving the area is just a short bus ride away. Grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and tourist-related shops are all situated within a 5 minute radius of the Village. Doctors' and dentists' services are available. For larger stores and more services, residents have the choice to travel to Bridgewater (30 minutes) or to the Regional Municipality of Halifax (45 minutes). Chester's climate is relatively mild in winter and warm in summer.

Lunenburg

Home of the BLUENOSE and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunenburg is admired by many a visitor. Lunenburg is a quick 92 kms or 57 miles southwest from the capital, Halifax.

Lunenburg has "small town character," yet has easy access to Halifax and South Shore markets, links with the Annapolis Valley, the New England States, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

A brisk tourism industry has led to expanded entertainment and accommodation offerings in Lunenburg. Antique shops are in a natural setting in this UNESCO and National Historic District. The many talents of the people of Lunenburg and surrounding area are displayed in the craft stores, art galleries, and specialty shops in Lunenburg. A rare treat for most is the local marine blacksmith's shop and other Marine-Industrial suppliers. The Lunenburg Foundry and local machine shops can prefabricate many products required by business or the consumer. There are a host of small cottage type businesses operated by local people who make products ranging from jewelry and toys to anchors and boats and even handmade soap.

Mahone Bay

The town of Mahone Bay is now one of the best known and most picturesque in Atlantic Canada.  The view coming in from Halifax is incomparable, looking past the much-photographed Three Churches to the sweep of the bay and the old Main Street buildings perched on the water’s edge-now a colourful mixture of inns, restaurants, bakeries, gourmet markets, antiques, craft stores, pubs and cafes.  Mahone Bay expresses it’s nautical heritage each year in one of the season’s highlights: Wooden Boat Festival draws boat enthusiasts from far and wide to revel in classic boat racing, boat-building demonstrations and competitions, a cheerful parade and lots of live entertainment.

From: Nova Scotia South Shore Maps 2002, Published by WHERE Halifax

Bridgewater

Bridgewater is a thriving town straddling the LaHave River.  Known as the "Main Street of the South Shore", Bridgewater offers visitors numerous services and conveniences including restaurants, accommodations, a bustling mall, banks, hospital, museums, recreational facilities and a visitor information center.

In addition to being a busy center for business and services, Bridgewater has attractions that visitors shouldn't miss.  The DesBrisay Museum is situated on 10 hectares (25 acres) of parkland and features displays of Lunenburg County's history.  The Wile Carding Mill, built in 1860, is a provincial museum with the original carding machines on display.  The South Shore Exhibition and International Ox Pull is held in Bridgewater annually near the end of July.

From:  http://www.town.bridgewater.ns.ca/

OAK ISLAND -ONE OF THE GREATEST MYSTERIES OF ALL TIME!

Oak Island, Nova Scotia is the site of one of the world's greatest archeological enigmas. For the past 200 years, its deadly secret has lured adventurers and explorers, among them Franklin D. Roosevelt, John Wayne, and even Errol Flynn. Long ago, someone came to this island and buried something. Exactly who they were and what they buried remain unknown to this day. Yet over two million dollars have been spent and six lives lost in the search for an answer. To those who have risked their lives exploring the underground tunnels and shafts beneath Oak Island, abundant evidence points to a vast treasure, crown jewels, even an Incan horde. Others say it must be a hoax, and have cynically named the diggings the Money Pit.

FROM: http://members.tripod.com/~Zomb/OAKISLAN.HTM

Tancook Island

Tancook and Little Tancook are 2 islands located 6 miles off the southern coast of Nova Scotia in Mahone Bay. These two islands are accessible by passenger ferry--the William G. Ernst is stationed at Big Tancook and makes daily runs to and from the historic yachting community of Chester.

Today, the population of Tancook Island is approximately 190. The people make their living solely on the sea as inshore fishermen or ferry crew. Little Tancook has approximately 35 people, all subsist on the sea for their living as well. Courtesy of the community of Tancook Island

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