Lunenburg

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Lunenburg
Hear tales of old sea voyages, see humpback whales, navigate waterways and appreciate the traditional architecture of this old port town.

Located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Lunenburg is a port town with a past that stretches back more than 250 years. Explore the history of the town's fishing industry, see historic architecture and embark on a whale-watching cruise.

Lunenburg was a British colonial settlement founded in the middle of the 18th century. During the following century, the coastal community became a major fishing center, which still flourishes today. 

Learn about Lunenburg’s fishing heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Browse exhibits and explore ships moored on the dockside. Step onto Canada’s oldest salt bank schooner and listen to retired fishermen and captains tell stories of their voyages. The museum also houses one of the most extensive aquariums on the east coast of Canada. Among the animals you will see here are eels, crabs and giant lobsters. 

Walk into the center of town to see more of Lunenburg’s history. Look at the well-preserved old wooden buildings, some of which date back to the 18th century. Step inside Knaut-Rhuland House, built in 1793. The old wooden residence is now a museum dedicated to the early history of the town. See period furniture, Victorian artifacts and early 19th-century fireplace surroundings.

While you are in Lunenburg, spend some time on the water. Set sail for a maritime adventure by going on a boat cruise. From the deck of your vessel, enjoy the view of the town's brightly painted buildings and the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater. From June to October, head out to sea on a whale-watching tour and marvel at the pilot and humpback whales that pass by the area on their migration. 

Lunenburg is approximately a 2-hour drive southwest of Halifax, where there is an international airport. Give yourself at least a few days to enjoy the town’s scenic beauty, history and waterways.

Smugglers Cove Inn
Smugglers Cove Inn
4 out of 5
139 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS
The price is P7,017 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
P7,017
P8,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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Smugglers Cove Inn
The Homeport Motel
The Homeport Motel
2 out of 5
167 Victoria Road, Lunenburg, NS
The price is P4,726 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
P4,726
P5,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Stay at this motel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
Clean, comfortable and modern
"This is a typical roadside motel from the outside, but that impression vanishes when you open the door. The interior has been upgraded to a high level of finish, with comfortable mattresses and pillows, and the walk-in shower and large, thick towels are outstanding. The advantages of a motel are ..."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

The Homeport Motel
Brigantine Inn & Suites
Brigantine Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
82 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS
The price is P4,373 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,373
P5,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (456 reviews)
"Appreciated the layout of the room, good value in the off season Would be nice to have a microwave available"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

Brigantine Inn & Suites
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Cameo Hotel and Suites
Cameo Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
1572 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and Netflix. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

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Micro Boutique Living Wolfville
Micro Boutique Living Wolfville
3.5 out of 5
336 Main Street, Wolfville, NS
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8.8/10 Excellent! (900 reviews)
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Windmill walk
Windmill walk
3 out of 5
63 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
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Windmill walk
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