Lunenburg Lobster & Legacy

Explore the Lunenburg coast by Zodiac with a lobster fisher guide to hear local stories and discover what it takes to make a living from the sea.

Step into the world of a local lobster fisher and learn firsthand how lobster gear works, how to measure and identify legal-sized lobsters, and why egg-bearing females and undersized lobsters are carefully released. Listen to stories from generations of fishing families, see how tides and seasons shape life on the water, and contribute to citizen science by helping collect and record data. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the skills, local knowledge, and stewardship that sustains this important fishery.

Experience Highlights:

• 2-hour guided tour with Expedition Nova Scotia in a military-grade, expedition Zodiac boat
• Hear local insights on the area’s fishing industry and heritage from your lobster fisher guide
• Discover firsthand some of the tools and techniques used by lobster fishers
• Explore hidden coves and shallow passageways, only accessible by Zodiac or kayak
• Contribute to citizen science by helping collect and record data that supports sustainable fisheries research and ocean conservation

Tours offered Friday – Sunday at 11:00am, from June 26 – September 27, 2026

Price: $92.97 Adults; $83.68 Children (aged 6-12)

Good to Know:

• Tours depart from Expedition Nova Scotia’s homebase in Stonehurst, about 10-mintues from Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to sign waivers and get fitted for a PFD
• A quick safety briefing is provided before the tour starts
• Please bring warm, waterproof and/or water-resistant layers and wear footwear that’s appropriate for walking/hiking to explore various islands
• Tours operate in rain or shine and there’s always a chance you could get splashed on Zodiacs
• Expedition Nova Scotia does not sell or process lobsters as part of this educational experience

Conditions:

Advance booking required. A minimum of 2 guests required for the tour to be offered; maximum of 8. Cancellations made within 24 hours of scheduled tour will not receive a refund unless a suitable replacement is found. If your seat(s) are resold, a full refund (minus a $10 administration fee) will be issued. Expedition Nova Scotia reserves the right to cancel tours due to weather, safety, mechanical issues, or insufficient number of participants. If this happens to your tour, full refunds will be issued and they will do their best to reschedule.