Lunenburg Marine Museum Society event series celebrates 100th anniversary of schooner’s launch

“Famous for her racing exploits and immortalized on the back of our dime, the legendary Bluenose has been the pride of Nova Scotia for a 100 years. As the Member of Parliament for Lunenburg, and a resident of the South Shore, I am so proud to see our government supporting the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society and the important work they do to keep our maritime history and culture alive today. I can’t wait to join our community members in the coming months as we honour this iconic ship’s 100th anniversary and help position Nova Scotia as a destination of choice, ready to welcome visitors again when the time is right.”
- The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA

“By showcasing Lunenburg’s rich maritime heritage and the talents of hundreds of local artists, the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society will highlight the great impact of the Bluenose on our Canadian identity. The Government of Canada is proud to support the commemoration of the Bluenose centennial and allow Canadians from coast to coast to coast to join these great celebrations.”
- The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“For 100 years, Bluenose has been a symbol of community and pride for our province. As we celebrate this monumental anniversary of Bluenose’s reign, we’re also celebrating our Nova Scotian identity – our connection to the sea, innovative spirit and determination to succeed.”
-  The Honourable Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Nova Scotia Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage

“When Bluenose was built 100 years ago, she showcased the best of Lunenburg’s seafaring economy in shipbuilding and the fishery. Bluenose’s success in the racing world – just after World War I and a deadly flu pandemic – gave a much-needed boost of morale, pride and community to us all. We are grateful for the recognition and support of her inspiring legacy.”
-  Matt Risser, Mayor, Town of Lunenburg

“One hundred years ago, on the heels of the last global pandemic, Bluenose became a symbol of hard work, resilience and success, inspiring immense pride within our young nation. Bluenose 100 aims to share the inspiring story of Bluenose with a new generation, delving into the culture and heritage the famed schooner represents.”
- Alan Creaser, Chair – Bluenose 100 Committee

• Designed by naval architect William J. Roué and built at the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard in Lunenburg, the Bluenose was launched a century ago with Captain Angus J. Walter at the helm. The famed schooner went on to win race after race — both nationally and internationally — for 17 years.

• The Bluenose 100 committee, a sub-committee of the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society, began presenting events on March 26, 2021, the 100^th anniversary of the Bluenose launch.

• Events will run until the end of October and include the Bluenose 100 Lunenburg Show presented by the RCAF Snowbirds on August 25.

• The Government of Canada is contributing $89,600 through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) and $76,300 through Canadian Heritage’s Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program.

• The Government of Nova Scotia is also providing a $20,000 non-repayable contribution through its Communities, Culture and Heritage department, and the Town of Lunenburg is investing $5,000.

Catherine Mounier-Desrochers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economic
Development and Official Languages
catherine.Mounier-Desrochers@canada.ca

Chris Brooks
Communications Director, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-830-3839
chris.brooks@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Brett Loney
Communities, Culture and Heritage
Province of Nova Scotia
902-497-0269
bretton.loney@novascotia.ca

Heather McCallum
Assistant Municipal Clerk
Town of Lunenburg
902-523-1670
hmccallum@explorelunenburg.ca

Emily Sollows
Communications & Assistant Operations 
Bluenose II & Bluenose 100
902-740-6507
communications@bluenose2.ca

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