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Lighthouse Route: Mahone Bay to Lunenburg, South Shore, Nova Scotia
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Lighthouse Route: Mahone Bay to Lunenburg

NS 3, NS 332 · Mahone Bay → Bridgewater

Sweeping26 mi45 min1,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 100 ftOne way
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The drive

The Lighthouse Route follows Nova Scotia's South Shore for 364 miles from Halifax to Yarmouth, and Trunk 3 and Route 332 are both part of it. This drive runs from Mahone Bay to Bridgewater, by way of Lunenburg and Riverport.

Lunenburg's Old Town was named a World Heritage Site in 1995. It was founded in 1753, and UNESCO regards it as the best surviving example of planned British colonial settlement in North America, with its original layout and 1800s appearance.

The drive is 25.8 miles and takes about 45 minutes, mostly gentle with one twisty stretch.

Along the way

  1. Mahone Bay
  2. Highway 3
  3. Lunenburg
  4. Riverport
  5. Bridgewater (Highway 3)
Elevation
1,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 100 ft
Mahone BayBridgewater
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
Mahone BayBridgewater
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Trunk 3 and Route 332 are both part of the Lighthouse Route.
  • Check 511 Nova Scotia for current closures.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511 Nova Scotia.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Lighthouse Route from Mahone Bay to Lunenburg take?

Mahone Bay to Bridgewater, by way of Lunenburg, is 25.8 miles and takes about 45 minutes without stops.

Is Lunenburg a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. Lunenburg's Old Town was named a World Heritage Site in 1995.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Lighthouse Route: Mahone Bay to Lunenburg, from Mahone Bay to Bridgewater