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

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

฿3,888
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Lunenburg Tour

Lunenburg Tour

฿10,831
per traveller
Lunenburg Tour
Peggys Cove Private Tour with Van

Lunenburg UNESCO Heritage and Mahone Bay Experience

฿11,558
per traveller
Lunenburg UNESCO Heritage and Mahone Bay Experience
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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 ฿6,399 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,399
฿7,295 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! (610 reviews)
"Absolutely incredible view Perfect location Staff incredibly helpful Would have liked to try the restaurant as what I saw looked delicious"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Rum Runner Inn

Rum Runner Inn

4 out of 5
66 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is ฿8,065 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿8,065
฿9,194 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,007 reviews)
"great view of the Bluenose, good location on the waterfront of Lunenburg"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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! (856 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating. Michael helped us greatly with parking directly outside the Inn and he recommended The Ovens restaurant which turned out to be a great evening of excellent food, drink and music"

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿7,827 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿7,827
฿8,923 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (311 reviews)
"Parking nearby was very challenging...room and bathroom were adequate but coffee maker not working..🤔 Staff very pleasant and helpful and restaurant menu was delicious."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
35 High St. Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿3,069 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,069
฿3,603 total
8 Sept - 9 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 (502 reviews)
"Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Would go again."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Bridgewater Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

2 out of 5
49 North St Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿4,377 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,377
฿5,294 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel with friendly staff."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater
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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