Shorty’s Place Lunenburg is a wonderful place to stay all year round, and while you’re sure to find it warm and welcoming inside, the temperatures outside really do run the gamut. Fresh sweetness of spring, to those balmy beach days of summer to the crisp salty winds of fall to our snow-covered winters – no matter what time of year you arrive, this 4 Season Stay has something for everyone to enjoy. We’ve listed just a few of what’s happening here on the South Shore below so have a look and plan to take in as much as you can while you’re here. Check out a complete calendar of event here on the South Shore by clicking here.
YEAR ROUND 👏
Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance (LAMP) Concert Series 🎼 Held at the historic Lunenburg Academy and featuring genres from classical to jazz, along with a Sensory Concert series too.
SPRING 🌷
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Spring Workshops – March/April 🔨 Brush up on your nautical craftsmanship and learn some new skills along with locals and tourists alike. Rope wreaths, thump mats, wind chimes and more.
Weekends at the Opera House – April + May 🎸Some of the best singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists around are coming to the Lunenburg Opera House this Spring!
Lunenburg Golf Course – May ⛳Typically opens for the season on May 1st.
SUMMER 🌞
Lunenburg Craft & Food Festival – July 🛍️ A Lunenburg Signature Event celebrating regional cultural heritage, creativity and craftsmanship! This show brings some of the finest artisans and craftspeople together to create a unique summer marketplace.
The South Shore Exhibition in Bridgewater – July/August 🐮🎡Nova Scotia’s largest Agricultural Exhibition since 1891! Located on over 43 Acres The BIG Ex has everything from old-fashioned horse & ox pulls to show horse events to 4-H displays & competitions. Plus the BIG midway, vendors market, live music and more.
Lunenburg Harbour Folk Festival – August 🎻The longest-running music festival in Nova Scotia and one of the oldest in Canada. This all-ages event takes place over 4 days in early August with stories and songs performed by award winning artist from all around the globe.
Chester Race Week – August ⛵ From competitive fleets and top-notch race management to live music, social events and more!. World-class and legendary, it typically takes place during the second week of August.
FALL 🍂
Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival – September/October 🎃As you explore our charming seaside town, you’ll encounter a delightful mix of iconic characters and those born from pure imagination. Plus annual pie contest and sale, community breakfasts and luncheons, family fun, and a museum’s best of’ yard sale.
Lunenburg Doc Fest – September 🎞️Atlantic Canada’s leading documentary festival and forum, bringing together the audience, the artists and the industry for a long weekend of groundbreaking full-length and short films.
WINTER ❄️
Christmas by the Sea Outdoor Market – Late November ☃️A wonderful collection of craftspeople and artisans featuring local artisans, food makes and more.
Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival – November/December 🎅 From scenic trails, outdoor adventures, extraordinary shopping, artisans at work, restaurants and cafes serving up delicious food and refreshing beverages – all set against a stunning seaside backdrop.
Lunenburg Christmas Craft Fair – December 🎄 Featuring unique Nova Scotian Artisans and Crafters with handcrafted pottery, woodcarvings, glass, sewing, wreaths and more, plus yummy food too just in time for all your holiday shopping!
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl – February 🦞 More than 200 events from Peggy’s Cove to Barrington throughout the entire month.
