Built on an easy-to-navigate grid system, this charming Nova Scotia village was first settled in 1753. The town’s brightly painted buildings date back as far as the 18th century, but Lunenberg boasts a lively, modern atmosphere, with bohemian hues provided by a counterculture set that arrived in the 1960s. Visit a replica of Canada’s most beloved ship, the Bluenose. Take a harbor tour or set out on a sailing expedition. The town’s maritime theme continues at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.