Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

I (Linzi) visited this museum in Lunenburg, which has quite a European heritage, It's pretty historic for Canada and a very significant place for the fishing industry and as a sea port throughout Canadian history.

"Some of the earliest European settlement in North America came as a result of the lush fishing grounds of the Grand Banks. Fleets of vessels came from many countries, including England, France and Spain. 

Seasonal communities sprang up along the coast, enabling fishermen to dry their catch of fish and produce salt cod, a staple in the European diet. Fishing was essential for the prosperity of coastal communities. Not only did it offer sustenance for local inhabitants, but it lead to thriving industry and trade. Located on the waterfront of the UNESCO world heritage seaport of Lunenburg."


I went round on a guided tour led by an enthusiastic and interesting young woman who's grandfather had been a fisherman.


"Meet lobsters, flounder, cod and more in our aquarium, enjoy Bluenose memorabilia. Walk the docks, visit our wharf-side vessels and refresh in the salt air as you take in one of the best maritime moments in the world." Some lobsters are huge! Cod used to be so abundant in these waters, now finally after almost being completely fished out they are returning. 


Photo is example of the interesting stuff I read about at this museum: So next time you put on lipgloss perhaps this may include the odd herring scale!




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