Lunenburg Working Waterfront Video Series
The Lunenburg Working Waterfront is more than a scenic view—it’s the backbone of the community. Built on collaboration and shared purpose, it continues to shape the future of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized for maritime heritage and innovation, both locally and internationally.
Meet some of the partners that call the working waterfront home year-round. From boatbuilding and woodworking to marine services and technology, it thrives as a hub of opportunity, connection, and pride.
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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic:
At the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg’s past and present come together. Through artifacts, vessels and stories, the museum shares the experiences of the people who shaped the fishery and the community. It offers a place to understand how life on the water continues to define this UNESCO World Heritage town today.
For generations, the Barque Picton Castle has been more than a ship. It brings people of all ages together to learn, train and sail the world’s oceans. Built on passion, skill and dedication, it keeps the Lunenburg Working Waterfront active and stands as a living symbol of Atlantic Canada’s maritime spirit.
The Big Boat Shed stands as a vital part of Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront shaped by generations of boatbuilders. Along the waterfront, tools, craftsmanship, and supporting trades remain closely connected, allowing work to happen within the community itself. The shed embodies a living tradition—one where heritage skills are not only preserved but actively practiced, shared, and passed down, sustaining both culture and livelihood.
At The Lunenburg Furniture Company, craftsmanship is a lifelong pursuit. Rooted in decades of woodworking experience, the focus is on traditional techniques and careful attention to detail. Each piece reflects a commitment to quality designed to last for generations. The company also keeps these traditions alive offering small workshops ranging from old school to modern day sharpening systems and women’s woodworking.
Lunenburg Shipyard blends Canadian history and modern-day excellence. It is a working hub where the maritime community find the skills, services and support they need to keep moving. From engine repairs to rigging and sail work, the shipyard is woven into the life of Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront. Supporting vessels, visitors and the community.
Based on Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront, Clearwater Seafoods gets direct access to the fishery and a connection to a global industry. From their location on the harbour, the team’s focus is on improving efficiency, safety and sustainability using innovation to support workers and strengthen jobs, while maintaining strong ties to the local fishing community.