Why
Lunenburg
is special

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

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Lunenburg
tips & insights

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Bring your camera

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

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Location

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

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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Be sure to visit it. The museum displays well-presented historical exhibits on fishing, shipbuilding and sailing. The whole family will enjoy it.

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Bluenose

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.

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Settled in 1753

This occurred under the British flag by French, German and Swiss immigrants.

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Accommodations

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

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Getting there

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 enjoys a lovely setting.

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