On the east coast of Canada lies the small town of Lunenburg, which was founded in 1753 by North German immigrants. Today, the idyllic town with its many wooden houses is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This documentary accompanies the inhabitants in all seasons and tells the story of the region's development from a prosperous center of fishing and wooden shipbuilding to a bustling jewel with a rich tradition and a high quality of life after many years of decline.