Lunenburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lunenburg showing a house
Hear tales of old sea voyages, see humpback whales, navigate waterways and appreciate the traditional architecture of this old port town.

Located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Lunenburg is a port town with a past that stretches back more than 250 years. Explore the history of the town's fishing industry, see historic architecture and embark on a whale-watching cruise.

Lunenburg was a British colonial settlement founded in the middle of the 18th century. During the following century, the coastal community became a major fishing centre, which still flourishes today. 

Learn about Lunenburg’s fishing heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Browse exhibits and explore ships moored on the dockside. Step onto Canada’s oldest salt bank schooner and listen to retired fishermen and captains tell stories of their voyages. The museum also houses one of the most extensive aquariums on the east coast of Canada. Among the animals you will see here are eels, crabs and giant lobsters. 

Walk into the centre of town to see more of Lunenburg’s history. Look at the well-preserved old wooden buildings, some of which date back to the 18th century. Step inside Knaut-Rhuland House, built in 1793. The old wooden residence is now a museum dedicated to the early history of the town. See period furniture, Victorian artifacts and early 19th-century fireplace surroundings.

While you are in Lunenburg, spend some time on the water. Set sail for a maritime adventure by going on a boat cruise. From the deck of your vessel, enjoy the view of the town's brightly painted buildings and the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater. From June to October, head out to sea on a whale-watching tour and marvel at the pilot and humpback whales that pass by the area on their migration. 

Lunenburg is approximately a 2-hour drive southwest of Halifax, where there is an international airport. Give yourself at least a few days to enjoy the town’s scenic beauty, history and waterways.

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
3 out of 5
84 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS
The price is Rp1.409.778 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.409.778
Rp1.621.245 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star inn in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (429 reviews)
"It was a single night stay, so not much interaction with staff. The onsite restaurant closed too early."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Smugglers Cove Inn
Smugglers Cove Inn
4 out of 5
139 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS
The price is Rp2.115.683 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
Rp2.115.683
Rp2.433.052 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a hair salon. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Rustic and cozy inn perfect for what i was looking for"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Smugglers Cove Inn
Rum Runner Inn
Rum Runner Inn
4 out of 5
66 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (920 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic with a great view!"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Rum Runner Inn
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Cameo Hotel and Suites
Cameo Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
1572 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (200 reviews)
"The hotel is near many restaurants, bars and stores, all walkable. Some inconvenience is that the shower stay always wet because the drain is too high and there is many signs of water infiltration around the suite. But it was really clean and everything is in order and recent."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Cameo Hotel and Suites
Ingonish Chalets
Ingonish Chalets
3 out of 5
36784 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ingonish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Franey Mountain and Groovy Goat Farm are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
"A nice spot to stay when travelling around the Cabot Trail. It is conveniently located and easy to find. The chalet was very comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Ingonish Chalets
Windmill walk
Windmill walk
3 out of 5
63 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Dartmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Nice place overall, but Dartmouth is a bit sketchy."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Windmill walk
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