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- Nature and Wildlife Tours
Lobsters & Legacy: An Authentic Lunenburg Experience
- Duration2 hours
- GroupShared · max 8
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Step into the boots of a working lobster fisher and haul lobster traps for an educational, hands-on experience on the water. You’ll learn how to measure lobsters, identify egg-bearing females, and understand why conservation practices are vital to sustaining the fishery. Hear firsthand stories of coastal life and discover how tides and seasons shape each day’s work.
What makes this adventure truly unique is your role in citizen science—helping collect real data that supports ongoing lobster research and ocean stewardship.
What you will do
Set sail with Expedition Nova Scotia for an unforgettable, hands-on learning adventure! Head out on the water alongside a Nova Scotia lobster fisherman and discover what it truly takes to make a living from the sea. Learn how lobster gear works, how to measure and identify legal-sized lobsters, and why egg-bearing females and undersized lobsters are carefully returned to the ocean. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the region’s rich fishing heritage, explore how tides and seasons shape the industry, and gain insight into the skills, knowledge, and stewardship that sustain it. As part of this immersive eco-tourism experience, you’ll also contribute to ongoing citizen science initiatives. Guests help collect and record data that supports sustainable fisheries research and ocean conservation efforts. After a rewarding morning on the water, enjoy relaxing on the giant fishing wharf and reflecting on your experience with fellow travellers.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Please meet us at Expedition Nova Scotia (29 Tanner Road, Stonehurst North, Lunenburg) – Please confirm you're directions so you don’t accidentally end up on TANNERY Road! – Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour to sign waivers and get fitted for a PFD.
End / drop-off
Please meet us at Expedition Nova Scotia (29 Tanner Road, Stonehurst North, Lunenburg) – Please confirm you're directions so you don’t accidentally end up on TANNERY Road! – Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour to sign waivers and get fitted for a PFD.
What's included
Included
- Binoculars
- Rain Poncho
Not included
- We do not sell or process lobsters as part of this educational experience.
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 8 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (6–12), Adult (13–100)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 15 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/Halifax
- Product code
- 405585P5
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 54 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (4).
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