Bluenose II

Bluenose II Nova Scotia's Sailing Ambassador They were there to launch the Bluenose. What they set in motion was a legacy that continues to this day. The story continues.
(419)

It's hard to imagine that on March 26th in 1921, those present on the shore of Lunenburg knew what would come of the day's festivities. Who could have predicted that Bluenose would become the pride of Nova Scotia — an undefeated racing champion and Canadian icon? Perhaps those who built the unmatched vessel had an inkling. In time, all would come to revere the legendary Grand Banks fishing schoone

r. Today, the spirit and history live on in Bluenose II. As Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador, Bluenose II is a proud representative of our province and our maritime heritage. Please note: We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, bullying or false information in our social media comments. We will hide or delete any comments that violate our policy.

There is perhaps no other rigging job more satisfying than 'bending on' the sails. It's THE moment in the season when we...
06/01/2026

There is perhaps no other rigging job more satisfying than 'bending on' the sails. It's THE moment in the season when we can really feel how close we are to sailing.

It's also one of those traditional practices that connects us to the schooner sailors and practices of the past. We use the same methods the old schooner crews would have used: the same knots and muscle memory, and the same smile of satisfaction when it's all done and you really start to see what a rigged schooner looks like.

05/25/2026

Back at the summer berth and our new bowsprit is in! Things move fast this time of year.

05/21/2026

Watch our new crew’s reactions to their first time climbing aloft on the foremast, about 70 feet (or 6.5 storeys) above deck.

Address

121 Bluenose Drive
Lunenburg, NS
B0J2C0

Telephone

+19026403177

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bluenose II posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Bluenose II:

Shortcuts

Share

Category