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 ฿6,420 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,420
฿7,319 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! (609 reviews)
"The restaurant was amazing . Drinks and food on the patio were so delicious with an awesome view . The view from the room was amazing . Wonderful location . Staff are lovely and exceptionally helpful. Just need to update some furniture in the rooms . The sofa was badly stained."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Rum Runner Inn

Rum Runner Inn

4 out of 5
66 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is ฿7,113 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿7,113
฿8,108 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 ...
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! (855 reviews)
"Great location. Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 4 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
The price is ฿7,852 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿7,852
฿8,952 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,392 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,392
฿5,311 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! (1,008 reviews)
"lRate seems high. Older style hotel room was good"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater
Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
35 High St. Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿3,079 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,079
฿3,615 total
6 Sept - 7 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 ...
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