Old Town Lunenburg Travel Guide

Lunenburg

A white building with a sign that reads "Fish Shack" in front of a wooden deck with umbrellas.
A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."
A street with colorful buildings, including a green one with a sign that says "Funky Clothes."
A ship's deck with ropes, a lifebuoy, and a sign reading "Bluenoose I Nova Scotia".
A large, historic building with a red roof and white walls, featuring multiple towers and arched windows.

Stay near popular Old Town Lunenburg attractions

A ship's deck with ropes, a lifebuoy, and a sign reading "Bluenoose I Nova Scotia".
Photo by Rick Tuers
Open Photo by Rick Tuers

Lunenburg Waterfront

You can learn about the history of Lunenburg with a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

฿4,133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Lunenburg Tour

Lunenburg Tour

฿11,514
per traveller
Lunenburg Tour
Peggys Cove Private Tour with Van

Peggys Cove Private Tour with Van

฿11,549
per traveller
Peggys Cove Private Tour with Van
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Top hotels in Old Town Lunenburg

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant

3 out of 5
84 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is ฿6,449 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,449
฿7,352 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
"We had a beautiful view of the harbour from our room. The room was spacious. The only downside was the bathroom amenities and parking. We were given one shampoo packet each, and parking is on the street. We were fortunate to find a close parking spot but were afraid to drive somewhere and lose our ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Rum Runner Inn

Rum Runner Inn

4 out of 5
66 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,144 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿7,144
฿8,144 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is very well managed. It is centrally located on the waterfront with easy access to all the activities and restaurants of Lunenburg. It has some great views of the bay!! The room we stayed in had an additional sunroom overlooking the bay. All around a great place to stay! Would certainly ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Rum Runner Inn
Smugglers Cove Inn

Smugglers Cove Inn

4 out of 5
139 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
Stay at this hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (853 reviews)
"Rooms could use an update, but we had a lovely stay. Excellent location on the main street, and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

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Smugglers Cove Inn
Salt Shaker Deli & Inn

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn

3.5 out of 5
126 Montague St Lunenburg NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,887 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿7,887
฿8,992 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Knaut Rhuland House Museum and Lunenburg Opera ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (309 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable . Salt shaker restaurant was fantastic. We would highly recommend staying and eating here !"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

2 out of 5
49 North St Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿4,411 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,411
฿5,335 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bridgewater. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the facility is in desperate need of a renovation and one of the entrances near our room was non-functional. Breakfast was as advertised but quite minimal. The whole building carries an odd odor."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater
Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
35 High St. Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿3,090 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿3,090
฿3,628 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bridgewater. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6/10 (493 reviews)
"This hotel was terrible from the front step to the room. Front steps had sharp stones, Room was dirty, tub was old and finish worn off plus hair all over, very dirty everywhere and towel were washed but but dirty gray. There was a small step then a sloped hallway then a step into the room which was ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Bridgewater Hotel
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Where to stay in Old Town Lunenburg

Find the best Old Town Lunenburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Open Photo by Linda Nisbett

Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront and Bluenose II while you're in town.

Old Town Lunenburg Travel Guide