“There’d be anywhere from 100 to 150 vessels in the wintertime, anchored in the harbor. It was a sight to see. Gradually, people came to visit and see something like that and take pictures.” – Natalie Corkum, Lunenburg, NS

“The mothers would gather and say, ‘Let’s go down and meet the boat!’ We’d go down to the wharf, it was always packed, and there was always a band. It was a celebration.” – Tootsie Emin, Yarmouth, NS