The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Lunenburg, Southwest Nova Scotia

For more than 90 years, The Dory Shop has been building traditional Banks dories and other classic wooden boats for fishermen and recreational boaters. Located on the waterfront in Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the oldest continuing production commercial wooden boat shops in North America and a delight for lovers of wood and boats. See dories and even wooden schooners on the build. Boat building classes also offered.

Lexicon Books is an independent bookstore in lovely downtown Lunenburg. We've hand-picked new books to reflect our passion for quality & variety. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, small press, graphic novels, young adult & children's books are our focus. We also offer an online store for your convenience, accessible at our website.

A yarn shop to inspire your unique creativity with selections of yarn that you won’t find at your average yarn shop. We carry yarn from around the world, Canada and right here in Lunenburg.

Lunenburg Bound is about the joy of finding great new and used books. Lunenburg Bound, sells both new and used books and decorative paper. It is a place to enjoy good friends and great books There are concerts and book readings from time to time, so please see the event schedule on our facebook page.

- Fine hand-crafted jewellery - Custom designs in hypoallergenic nickel-free gold and silver - Wedding bands and engagement rings - Transformation of antique jewellery - One-of-a-kind Designed and made in Lunenburg at the South Shore, Nova Scotia Open on Saturday and Sunday by appointment

Original art reflecting the beauty of Nova Scotia. Housed in an old fish store on the historic waterfront across from the Bluenose Wharf. Luminous watercolours, vibrant acrylics and intricate pen and inks. Cards and prints available. A friendly and relaxed gallery.

We're an independent shop with a focus on curated products from emerging designers and an emphasis on function, beauty & humor.