Lunenburg - Mahone Bay - Oak Island Tours
This is a great tour for those looking to see a variety of popular destinations in the South Shore of Nova Scotia. See what it was like to live in the 'Age of Sail' during your visit to Lunenburg & Mahone Bay and learn of one of Nova Scotia's most enduring mysteries at Oak Island.
Itinerary:
*All times approximate. Exact schedule is dependent on actual time of departure. For group tours, we can customize the itinerary to meet your requirements. We want you to have an amazing Nova Scotia experience and we are here to help you! Please feel free to contact us with your needs.
Pickup time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Tour start time: 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Halifax to Lunenburg
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunenburg (2:30 hour stay)
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM: Lunenburg to Mahone Bay
1:20 PM - 2:30 PM: Mahone Bay (1:10 hour stay)
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Mahone Bay to Oak Island *
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Oak Island (0:45 hour stay) *
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Oak Island to Halifax
4:30 PM (approximate): End of tour. Drop off guests
*All times approximate. Exact schedule is dependent on actual time of departure. For group tours, we can customize the itinerary to meet your requirements. We want you to have an amazing Nova Scotia experience and we are here to help you! Please feel free to contact us with your needs.
Pickup time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Tour start time: 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Halifax to Lunenburg
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunenburg (2:30 hour stay)
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM: Lunenburg to Mahone Bay
1:20 PM - 2:30 PM: Mahone Bay (1:10 hour stay)
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Mahone Bay to Oak Island *
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Oak Island (0:45 hour stay) *
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Oak Island to Halifax
4:30 PM (approximate): End of tour. Drop off guests
Anchor Tours will pick you up at your downtown Halifax hotel, cruise ship terminal, or agreed upon meeting point prior to starting the tour. Your tour begins as you depart Halifax at 9:00 AM and travel to the picturesque Town of Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Founded in 1753 by Halifax Governor, Edward Cornwallis, Lunenburg is one of the most accurate surviving examples of a British Colonial Era town. The "Old Town" of Lunenburg is well known for its rich history in ship building and involvement in the fishing industry.
Arriving in Lunenburg, you will spend approximately 2:30 hours there.
You can participate in a walking tour of Lunenburg hosted by Anchor Tours. Lasting approximately an hour, you will explore the streets of Lunenburg, seeing and learning about the many historical landmarks in the town. You will feel as though you are stepping back in time as you see beautifully restored homes and civic buildings that are meticulously kept and maintained.
The walking tour is optional and at no extra charge.
Afterwards, take some time on your own and walk Lunenburg's working waterfront. See how the area's traditional ship building and fisheries industries have survived to this day. If in port, perhaps you will have an opportunity to see the pride of Lunenburg, the world famous Bluenose II schooner. If you wish, you can even take some time to visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
Interested in joining Anchor Tours on a day trip to Lunenburg? As a local tour operator, we know Lunenburg well. Here is our list of the 10 best things to do in Lunenburg.
Founded in 1753 by Halifax Governor, Edward Cornwallis, Lunenburg is one of the most accurate surviving examples of a British Colonial Era town. The "Old Town" of Lunenburg is well known for its rich history in ship building and involvement in the fishing industry.
Arriving in Lunenburg, you will spend approximately 2:30 hours there.
You can participate in a walking tour of Lunenburg hosted by Anchor Tours. Lasting approximately an hour, you will explore the streets of Lunenburg, seeing and learning about the many historical landmarks in the town. You will feel as though you are stepping back in time as you see beautifully restored homes and civic buildings that are meticulously kept and maintained.
The walking tour is optional and at no extra charge.
Afterwards, take some time on your own and walk Lunenburg's working waterfront. See how the area's traditional ship building and fisheries industries have survived to this day. If in port, perhaps you will have an opportunity to see the pride of Lunenburg, the world famous Bluenose II schooner. If you wish, you can even take some time to visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
Interested in joining Anchor Tours on a day trip to Lunenburg? As a local tour operator, we know Lunenburg well. Here is our list of the 10 best things to do in Lunenburg.
From Lunenburg, you then travel to the nearby Town of Mahone Bay. Founded in 1754, It shares a common history with Lunenburg, with many older homes surviving from the town's earliest days. Today, Mahone Bay is a vibrant and growing community that enthusiastically hosts many festivals and events throughout the year that are popular with local people and visitors alike.
You will spend 1:00 hour in Mahone Bay. You can walk the town enjoying the views, take a stroll on the waterfront, visit nearby churches, or do some shopping.
You will spend 1:00 hour in Mahone Bay. You can walk the town enjoying the views, take a stroll on the waterfront, visit nearby churches, or do some shopping.
*PLEASE NOTE: Oak Island will remain closed for 2023. We will adjust the tour's itinerary to spend extra time on in Lunenburg instead. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Continuing along, the tour makes its final stop at Oak Island. For over 200 years, tales of hidden treasure reportedly buried by notorious pirate, Captain Kidd, have inspired many to excavate the island in search of gold and silver.
Despite the extraordinary efforts of those treasure hunters who have come to Oak Island, all have been unsuccessful. Tragically, six people have lost their lives over the years. Local legend has it that seven people must die before the island gives up its treasure.
Now, the site of the History Channel's hit TV show, "The Curse of Oak Island", the mystery continues as new excavation efforts have resumed.
Oak Island is privately owned and access to it is tightly controlled by its owners. However, there is an interpretive center open to the public and you will have the opportunity to visit it and to learn more about this small little island that has captivated millions of people for centuries.
At the end of your tour, you will depart Oak Island and return to Halifax to be dropped off at your hotel or cruise ship terminal by approximately 4:00 PM.
Continuing along, the tour makes its final stop at Oak Island. For over 200 years, tales of hidden treasure reportedly buried by notorious pirate, Captain Kidd, have inspired many to excavate the island in search of gold and silver.
Despite the extraordinary efforts of those treasure hunters who have come to Oak Island, all have been unsuccessful. Tragically, six people have lost their lives over the years. Local legend has it that seven people must die before the island gives up its treasure.
Now, the site of the History Channel's hit TV show, "The Curse of Oak Island", the mystery continues as new excavation efforts have resumed.
Oak Island is privately owned and access to it is tightly controlled by its owners. However, there is an interpretive center open to the public and you will have the opportunity to visit it and to learn more about this small little island that has captivated millions of people for centuries.
At the end of your tour, you will depart Oak Island and return to Halifax to be dropped off at your hotel or cruise ship terminal by approximately 4:00 PM.
This was a great tour. We went all day. The drivers were accommodating and friendly. Lunch was great, I liked that I got to chose what I was having for lunch. The history that was given by the tour guide was amazing and I learned a lot.
- Ashleigh Moulder
*Cancellation Policy*
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Shared tours: (4) guest minimum per tour required.
Private tours: arranged upon request.
Subject to availability and prior notice.
Please contact us for more details.
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Shared tours: (4) guest minimum per tour required.
Private tours: arranged upon request.
Subject to availability and prior notice.
Please contact us for more details.
Please note:
- No smoking, eating, or drinking (except water) permitted on vehicle.
- Seat belts must be worn by passengers at all times.
- No over-sized baggage or equipment carriers that would interfere or inconvenience other passengers.
- We do not supply child car seats or booster type seats.
- It is very important that passengers be ready to board on time when being picked up. Failure to do so may result in the
passenger missing their chance to board. In the unfortunate case where this may happen, no refund shall be issued.
