Lunenburg

travel wonder in Nova Scotia, Canada

Why Lunenburg

is special

Lunenburg in Nova Scotia province is a small, picturesque maritime port with a 250-year history of fishing and shipbuilding.

Tips & insights

on Lunenburg

in Canada

The old town harborside is photogenically lined with boats and bright-hued buildings (see photo).

Lunenburg straddles the narrow neck of a peninsula, giving it waterfronts on both sides.

Be sure to visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. It has well-presented historical exhibits on fishing, shipbuilding and sailing. The whole family will enjoy it.

A replica of Canada's famous Bluenose racing/fishing schooner is home-based in Lunenburg. Like the original, it was built locally. You can take a two-hour summertime cruise on it when it’s not docked in Halifax or on ambassadorial trips to various ports in Canada and the USA.

Lunenburg was settled in 1753 under the British flag by French, German and Swiss immigrants.

The historic center has a number of cozy small inns and B&Bs. Some have scenic harbor views.

Lunenburg is a little over one hour by road from Halifax. If you have time, stop by Peggy’s Cove on the way. This Nova Scotia fishing community has a lovely setting.

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