Mahone Bay, NS

As you wind your way into Mahone Bay, you know you've arrived somewhere special. Visible from every angle, the town's world famous "Three Churches" are the first thing you see as you enter the community. The three prominent churches: St James' Anglican; St John's Evangelical Lutheran; and Trinity United. It has become an iconic image of Nova Scotia, frequently photographed and featured on postcards and calendars. The breathtaking view of the Bay, dotted
with 365 islands – one for every day of
the year - is something to behold.
Settled in 1754, it was once a safe haven
for pirates and privateers. 
The town prospered with wooden shipbuilding in the 19th century. While shipbuilding decline with the arrival of steel and steam vessels, Mahone Bay became known for its boatbuilding