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.

Stay near popular Old Town Lunenburg attractions

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

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

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

Rp2.245.456
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Lunenburg Tour

Lunenburg Tour

Rp6.210.046
per traveller
Lunenburg 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 Rp3.440.544 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp3.440.544
Rp3.922.220 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (608 reviews)
"We had a beautiful view of the harbour from our room. The room was spacious. The only downside was the bathroom amenities and parking. We were given one shampoo packet each, and parking is on the street. We were fortunate to find a close parking spot but were afraid to drive somewhere and lose our ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Rum Runner Inn

Rum Runner Inn

4 out of 5
66 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is Rp3.811.458 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp3.811.458
Rp4.345.062 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is very well managed. It is centrally located on the waterfront with easy access to all the activities and restaurants of Lunenburg. It has some great views of the bay!! The room we stayed in had an additional sunroom overlooking the bay. All around a great place to stay! Would certainly ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 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! (853 reviews)
"Rooms could use an update, but we had a lovely stay. Excellent location on the main street, and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 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
The price is Rp4.207.952 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp4.207.952
Rp4.797.065 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (308 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable . Salt shaker restaurant was fantastic. We would highly recommend staying and eating here !"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

2 out of 5
49 North St Bridgewater NS
The price is Rp2.391.754 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp2.391.754
Rp2.892.743 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bridgewater. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater
Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
35 High St. Bridgewater NS
The price is Rp1.644.810 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.644.810
Rp1.931.309 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 (491 reviews)
"Bed bugs and the bed sheets had stains , it was dirty . Had to pick this one up as the entire nearby hotels were sold out."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Bridgewater Hotel
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Where to stay in Old Town Lunenburg

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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