Lunenburg Kayak Rentals & Tours
Region: Coves & Inlets
WELCOME TO LUNENBURG KAYAK RENTALS!
OUR MISSION
We are an eco-tourism company owned and operated by Michael Bastarache. Explorer, artist, poet, musician, storyteller and proud Nova Scotian, Michael had worked in the boat building and lobster fishing industries before establishing Lunenburg Kayak Rentals in 2023. The company was born from a desire to provide locals and visitors alike with a safe, enjoyable and memorable sightseeing experience that has a positive impact on our community. Our goal is to showcase all that Lunenburg County and the Atlantic Ocean have to offer, while remaining dedicated to environmental preservation. We guarantee that your experience with us will be unique and charming, and that our staff will go above and beyond to make that happen. Whether you would like to have a one on one tour or maybe require special needs for your tour or rental, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate. Lunenburg Kayak Rentals is proud to be an inclusive company, all are welcome with or without any paddling experience.
OUR LOCATION
We are located just a four minute drive from the heart of Lunenburg. Our shop is nestled beside the Sunnybrook Mill Market, where a trickling fresh waterfall meets a narrow and protected inlet that leads to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The Sunnybrook Mill Market is open every Saturday and Sunday, so if you’re lucky enough to visit us on the weekend, you’ll be able to check out some crafts or grab some snacks from the wonderful owners Royal & Karen. Surrounding our shop are the most picturesque views of their farm where most of the local products for the market are grown. You might even get a glimpse of the goats wandering around the property. This location was not chosen for convenience, it was hand picked for its beauty and many different options for sightseeing by boat.
EXPERIENCES OFFERED
- Paddling under small bridges that intersect Hermans Island’s many inlets.
- Exploring the uninhabited islands of Mahone Bay by water, or going ashore for a stroll.
- Paddling up to the Lunenburg Yacht Club Clubhouse for a lunch at the restaurant.
- Visiting the Second Peninsula Provincial Park for a break or picnic (with access to public washrooms and picnic tables)
- Visiting several white sand beaches such as Bachmans Beach (on the coastline) & Coveys Island (at sea)
ON-SITE AMENITIES
- Private parking for our guests.
- A portable toilet.
- Common area including several picnic tables.
- A beautiful hippy trailer beside our dock that serves as our shop, but also provides you with a private place to get changed or store your belongings.
EVENTS
We are proud to host a free summer folk music concert series. All of the information regarding this concert series can be found in the SATURDAYS BY THE SEA section on this site.
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