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
Peggy's Cove, Mohane Bay and Lunenburg 5hrs private tour.

Peggy's Cove, Mohane Bay and Lunenburg 5hrs private tour.

฿18,651
per traveller
Peggy's Cove, Mohane Bay and Lunenburg 5hrs private tour.
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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 ฿3,617 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,617
฿4,123 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
"The room appeared to be clean. It took forever for the tap(s) to run warm water. The electric fireplace didn't work. The bed cover on one of the beds was torn. The view was amazing! We were updated to a suite because the restaurant and hotel were closed"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Rum Runner Inn

Rum Runner Inn

4 out of 5
66 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is ฿5,039 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿5,039
฿5,745 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Il manquait une lavette pour la vaiselle et … Je sais qu’on était au centre ville. Mais c’est assez bruyant . On a quand même été bien dans ce logement. Merci!"

Reviewed on 24 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. ...
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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 ฿5,039 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿5,039
฿5,745 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Fishermen's Memorial and Knaut Rhuland House Museum ...
Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
35 High St. Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿2,628 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,628
฿3,086 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 ...
6/10 (554 reviews)
"Good for a night stay while travelling. Close to pretty much everything if you need to restock supplies."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Bridgewater Hotel
Days Inn & Conference Center by Wyndham Bridgewater

Days Inn & Conference Center by Wyndham Bridgewater

2.5 out of 5
50 North Street Bridgewater NS
The price is ฿3,233 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,233
฿3,797 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bridgewater. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Days Inn & Conference Center 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