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July 18th, 2013

7/18/2013

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     I have just returned to Prince Edward Island from a trip to Nova Scotia and I was struck by the fact that preserving the past is such an underlying current within the culture of both Canadian provinces.  During a visit to the World Heritage Community of Lunenburg, a charming and vibrant seacoast town, it was clear how important it was to the local community that they have embraced their heritage to make it a focal point of the local economy. 
     Despite changing times, they have worked to continue to use or repurpose the historic buildings within the town in both new and historic ways allowing visitors to experience the best of the past while enjoying modern amenities.  Their focus on the sea-going heritage of the area gives those who visit a real taste of that cultural tradition in food, song, and atmosphere.
     Lunenburg Nova Scotia, is a vivid example of what can happen when a community is determined to save the past for the present and future and in the process make life richer for all.

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