Craft Nova Scotia Zwicker Wharf Pop-Up
Date August 11, 2024 | September 1, 2024
TIME 11:00am - 4:00pm
Region Lunenburg Region
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- Artisan
- Flea Market
- Outdoor Activity
Join Craft Nova Scotia this August 11th and September 1st from 11am-4pm for a waterfront marketplace full of talented artists featuring ceramics, wood art, original visual art, textiles, jewellery and more. Craft Nova Scotia is excited to be partnering with Build NS in bringing two outdoor pop ups to the Zwicker Wharf in Lunenburg this summer on Sunday August 11th and Sunday September 1st. Hours 11 am-4pm. Free Admission. For all pop up info please visit our website, www.craftnovascotia.ca.
List of August 11th Vendors:
- Artworks by Liza
- BLUE Lunenburg Handcrafted Chocolates
- Water Bear Studio
- Adam Mack Wood Art
- Calido Art Glass
- Touch the Dutch Jewellery
- Bruce Smith Woodcarver
- Woods(wo)man Woodworking
- Fused Glass Diva
List of September 1st Vendors:
- Tubman Studio
- Rachel Reeve Art & Design
- Artworks by Liza
- Beach Baby Bath & Body
- Adam Mack Wood Art
- Calido Art Glass
- Pam Feindel Designs
- BLUE Lunenburg Handcrafted Chocolates
- North Mountain Weaver
- Fused Glass Diva
- Plumes and Blossoms
- Downtown Sketcher
- Scotian Roots Studio
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Blue Hog Gallery
Location: Blue Rocks & Area
Blue Hog Gallery is located in one of the most spectacular settings — an area well known to artists who want to capture the essence of Nova Scotia. They are in the heart of beautiful Blue Rocks, a coastal town located just down the road from the Town of Lunenburg (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Blue Hog Gallery is one of the first properties you come across when entering Blue Rocks, and they recently celebrated 10 years of operation in 2023! The studio and gallery itself is a landmark property…
Blue Rocks
Location: Lunenburg Region
A small village about a six minute drive from the Town of Lunenburg. The little community of Blue Rocks is advertised as “Lunenburg’s answer to Peggy’s Cove”. Still a working fishing village with blue slate rocks on the edge of the ocean making it an artisan and photographers muse. The fish shack sitting in the water is the most photographed building in the county.
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Pleasant Paddling
Location: Lunenburg RegionLocation: Blue Rocks & Area
At Pleasant Paddling they believe that Blue Rocks has some of the best coastline in the world. Their goal is to show you that the way to explore Nova Scotia’s amazing shoreline is by sea kayak. This destination is calm and protected from the wind making it an excellent choice for a relaxing day on the water. They offer kayak rentals to give you a chance to explore on your own or you can reserve a spot on one of their tours. All skill levels are encouraged - from people who have never seen a…
Lunenburg Retreat
Location: Blue Rocks & Area
Lunenburg Retreat is an Eco Tour Agency that operates out of Stonehurst, Nova Scotia.
Join us for a two- hour coastal tour in an expedition Zodiac. We'll talk about geology, marine life and Nova Scotia's rich history as we explore Tanner's Pass, Schooner's Cove, Heckman's Island and the back passage to Lunenburg.
Civic Address: 29 Tanner Rd, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
The Art Barn
Location: Blue Rocks & Area
The Eclectic Art Work of Linda Roe Having founded an annual art tour in Burlington, when Linda and Peter moved to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, they co-founded Art In Action - Lunenburg. For the last seven years she has given art lessons to the residents of the Veteran Unit at Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. A member of the Lunenburg Art Society, Linda has sold her art internationally and one of her paintings hangs in the Ontario Legislative Library. Now in Blue Rocks, Linda gives…
Robert Danielis Folkworks Studio Gallery
Location: Blue Rocks & Area
Folk art is the personal artistic expression of people who are untrained in the principles and techniques of professional academic art. It is work based on imaginative skill. These artists are generally self taught, visionary and intuitive.
By appointment only.
Civic Address: 17 The Lane, Blue Rocks, NS
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Gaff Point
Location: Lunenburg Region
Unique, unspoiled coastline awaits! Gaff Point consists of 124 acres of marine, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. This rugged footpath is pedestrian use only. Both sides of the point have steep cliffs; there are tidal pools where topography becomes gentler; and sand and gravel beaches along the shoreline. To access the trail head for Gaff Point, you must walk across Hirtle’s Beach. PLEASE BE ADVISED: If using GPS, the destination “Gaff Point” leads you to a private property. Type…
Hirtle’s Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
This well known local beach is a favorite of many residents and visitors. It also acts as the “gateway” to the Gaff Point Trail system managed by the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy and the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The District of Lunenburg maintains the parking area and washrooms at Hirtle’s Beach during the summer months. The beach itself is managed by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Beaches Act. Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the…
Ovens Natural Park
Location: Lunenburg Region
A seasonal privately owned 190-acre pristine reserve of coastal forestry. Admission Charged. Some of the highlights of the park are the unique sea caves, coastal walk, gold panning on Cunard’s beach, the miner’s museum, kayaking, nightly entertainment by the fire, the annual Chapin Music Festival and some fantastic camping! Come for the day, or stay for a while and rent a cabin or bring your camper/tent. You won’t want to leave. Facebook Trip Advisor Civic Address: 326 Ovens Road, Feltzen…
The Hungry Traveler Cafe
Location: Lunenburg Region
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Rose Bay General Store & Bistro
Location: Rose Bay & Area
We are a family-run business in Rose Bay, NS: our beloved community tucked among Hirtle’s Beach and Gaff Point Hike, the Ovens Park, Sand Dollar Beach, Kingsburg, Riverport, and Bayport. We aim to create a warm and welcoming space that reflects our German roots and country milieu, while providing every member of our diverse clientele with what they are looking for. We sell… European delicacies, in-house baked goodies, locally sourced bread, produce, meats, eggs, beer, wine, and spirits,…
The Pizza Cut
Location: Lunenburg Region
Formally known as “Mikes Pizza and Donair”. Same great food. Same great taste. Same great service. Home to the $5.00 Lunch Specials!
Civic Address: 11261 Highway 3, Centre, NS
Boulangerie La Vendeenne
Location: Lunenburg Region
Quality Ingredients, Slow Fermented And Artisanal Craftsmanship. Baking The Way Nature Intended Us To Do. We love baking and delighting our customers. Our day starts when your ends, and we bake through the night to deliver fresh, crusty bread and buttery pastries for the next day. The way our customers react to the smell of our freshly baked products, and always coming for more is both humbling and satisfying. For us, baking with love is much more than a slogan! We take great care…
Chicory Blue General Store
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The century-old General Store that served Blockhouse and community for decades has been revived with an entirely new vision while paying homage to its venerable past. Inside you will find an unsurpassed array of local organic products and produce, spices and pantry items from around the world, locally grown seeds, fresh store-baked breads and pastries, espresso coffee and delicious meals. Our bakery is at the heart of our General Store operation with fresh baked goods being prepared daily.…
27 South - Best Western Plus Bridgewater
Location: Lunenburg Region
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Boston Pizza
Location: Lunenburg Region
Boston Pizza is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand with more than 380 restaurants in Canada serving more than 100 unique and delicious menu items such as gourmet pizzas and pastas, juicy burgers and their famous BP wings.
The Bridgewater location is a local, family-owned restaurant offering a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, salads and desserts. Gather round to catch a sports game or enjoy dinner with your family.
Civic Address: 485 Highway 10 Cookville NS
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Board & Batten
Location: Rose Bay & Area
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Ovens Cottages and Campground
Location: Lunenburg Region
The unique geology and dramatic beauty of the Ovens Park has drawn a diverse group of people to this lovely destination year after year. People seem to find their own resonance and releases here at the home of Nova Scotia’s oldest legend (Indian Cave), here among the 150 year-old scars and implements of the 1861 gold rush, where the sea still echoes of vague references to rum-running (not so rare in this area) and Captain Kidd, and where the Cunard family laid claim to most our beach and then…
Off The Beaten Trail
Location: Rose Bay & Area
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Salty Rose Oceanfront Cottages
Location: Lunenburg Region
Cape Cod cottages with all the conveniences of home…
The ocean at your doorstep, the scent of roses, unique details, thoughtful touches describe the decor…each cottage has a glass front wood stove and all are equipped for housekeeping (well equipped kitchens), all linens, wireless internet, CTV, DVD, gas BBQ on your screened deck ... enjoy hydra massage whirlpool baths…..just bring the groceries.
Civic Address: 3299 Highway 332 Riverport NS
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Riverport Inn
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Built in 1906, The Myrtle Hotel was created to meet the needs of Riverport’s booming fishing industry. Located in a protected bay, it was ideal for serving both fishermen and later, rum-running sea captains who were willing to help circumvent American prohibition. In 2020, The Myrtle Hotel was reborn as The Riverport Inn B&B, an adult only accommodation which includes a dining room, salon, sitting room and a guest-only private Myrtle Bar, all echoing the Inn’s original speakeasy vibe and…
Blue Rocks and Beaches
Blue Rocks is a hidden gem of the region, located just minutes out of Lunenburg. Often advertised as “Peggy’s Cove without the lighthouse”, Blue Rocks is a must-see when visiting Lunenburg area. A traditional fishing community with unique natural features, Blue Rocks is a favorite among amateur and professional artists and artisans of all types. During high tide the Old Fish House appears to be floating amidst the Atlantic Ocean and the contrast of the “blue” rocks and yellow and red…