The old town of Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunenburg was formally established in 1753 as the first British Colonial settlement in Nova Scotia. Lunenburg attracts thousands of visitors each year and the waterfront of Lunenburgs Harbour is one of the most photographed spots beside the Bluenose II, a replica of the fishing schooner Bluenose. The Bluenose II was launched at Lunenburg on July 24, 1963, built to original plans and by many of the same workers. The Bluenose II counts as a symbol to Nova Scotia and can be found on any car template of Nova Scotia.