Anchor on Display - Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
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wildwoodke
N 44° 22.566 W 064° 18.708
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Although this anchor is found inside the fence at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, it is easily viewed from the outside of the fence as well when walking along the waterfront in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WMG73Q
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/22/2013
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Although you may arrive when the museum is closed there are several displays that can be seen from outside of the fence including this anchor. The museum has a wealth of information on the development, and in some cases collapse, of the Fisheries in Atlantic Canada.
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is located at:
68 Bluenose Drive
Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
Winter Hours
October 14 - May 18, 2013
Open Monday to Friday
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Hours
May 19 - October 13, 2012
Open Daily
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
According to the museum's website:
"The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic commemorates the fishing heritage of the Atlantic coast of Canada and has recently been named as one of the top 1000 best places to see in the US and Canada before you die. Housed in brightly painted red buildings, with floating vessels at wharfside, the Museum offers a host of attractions, a maritime gift shop and restaurant.
Retired fishermen and experienced Heritage Interpreters accentuate the experience of visiting the Museum. Entertaining activities and demonstrations take place daily throughout the full season from mid- May to mid-October and self-guided tours are available during our winter months."
See: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fma/en/home/aboutthemuseum/default.aspx
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