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Lobsters & Legacy: An Authentic Lunenburg Experience

By Expedition Nova Scotia
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$121 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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 first-hand 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.

Activity location

  • Expedition Nova Scotia
    • 29 Tanner Road
    • B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Expedition Nova Scotia
    • 29 Tanner Road
    • B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Lobsters & Legacy: A Coastal Learning Experience

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$120.73 x 1 AdultAU$120.73
Total
Price is AU$120.73
Until Thu, 25 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Binoculars
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rain Poncho
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We do not sell or process lobsters as part of this educational experience.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Expedition Nova Scotia
    • 29 Tanner Road
    • B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Expedition Nova Scotia
    • 29 Tanner Road
    • B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

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