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.

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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

Lunenburg from Bluenose Golf Course

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

฿4,131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Lunenburg Harbour

Lunenburg Tour

฿11,509
per traveller
Lunenburg Tour
Private Tour Lunenburg UNESCO Heritage and Mahone Bay Experience

Private Tour Lunenburg UNESCO Heritage and Mahone Bay Experience

฿11,694
per traveller
Private Tour 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 ฿3,528 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,528
฿4,022 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Rum Runner Inn

Rum Runner Inn

4 out of 5
66 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is ฿4,633 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,633
฿5,282 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location but rooms are dated and don’t have normal amenities as other hotels."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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! (866 reviews)
"Wonderful location and had everything you need"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 ฿4,915 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,915
฿5,603 total
30 Oct - 31 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! (319 reviews)
"The city was old but charming town. And the building was old, too. But they tried to keep clean."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
35 High St. Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿2,563 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,563
฿3,010 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

3.5 out of 5
527 Highway 10 Exit 12 Cookville NS
The price is ฿3,932 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,932
฿4,483 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cookville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
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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