Where is the bluenose now

It was called the Bluenose, which may sound funny, but the term Bluenoser was actually a nickname at the time for the people of Nova Scotia — for reasons still unknown. Though it was not the first ship to be called Bluenose there were seven ships with the same name that came before , it is recognized as part of Canadian heritage and has made its appearance on Canadian money, stamps and even in a song.

The Bluenose was a schooner pronounced skoo-ner which is a kind of sailing ship that has two or more tall masts with sails attached. Check out the pictures of the Bluenose and count the masts.

There are two! Like most schooners, the Bluenose was built to be a fishing ship this ship even held the record for the largest catch of fish brought into Lunenburg at the time but it was so fast that the Captain, Angus Walters, knew it was perfect for racing. Schooners rely on wind power to blow the sails and during a race, the captain instructs their crew on where to place the sails to make the ship go faster. The ships sail over long-distance courses between 35 and 40 nautical miles.

The ships must finish their race within 9 hours and the first one to cross the finish line wins! If you have never visited the Digby are before, now is the time we recommend the iconic Digby Pines hotel. Then head to Digby Neck and Brier Island for some of the best whale watching in the world.

Contact Pleasant Paddling for a great day out. Further toward Halifax, the town of Hubbards is a fantastic place to stop for a few nights as you tour around the South Shore. Read our article: 17 Things to do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia.

We love this area of the province. If you want more information about when and where to see the Bluenose II, follow the Bluenose on Facebook. We have also taken the liberty of copying the schedule below, from the Bluenose Nova Scotia website.

To learn more about the Bluenose as she turns years-old, spend some time on the Bluenose website, which has a wealth of historical information and some great videos.

Winter Tree for the Birds. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Learn how to update your browser. The town of Lunenburg on the south shore of Nova Scotia was established in as the first British Colonial Settlement outside of Halifax.

Today it remains a vibrant town with an impressive mix of modern industries combined with a rich heritage evident in its streetscapes and architecture.