Title: Lunenburg Travel Guide: Best of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lunenburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Lunenburg-Hotels.d6058263.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lunenburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Lunenburg-Holiday-Rentals.d6058263.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Lunenburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lunenburg.d6058263.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lunenburg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lunenburg.d6058263.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lunenburg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lunenburg.d6058263.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lunenburg Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Lunenburg showing a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85408-Lunenburg.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lunenburg](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85404-Lunenburg.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chester featuring a lake or waterhole and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85446-Chester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lunenburg showing a house and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85402-Lunenburg.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lunenburg](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85445-Chester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lunenburg Where to stay Things to do #### 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 centre, 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 centre 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 artefacts 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. ### Where to stay in Lunenburg ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9bd05175a5470bc85260cf1f79ff6cdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Lunenburg If you're spending some time in Old Town Lunenburg, Lunenburg Opera House and St John's Anglican Church are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lunenburg-Old-Town-Lunenburg.dx950930750271045632) - Top hotels in Lunenburg - Top Holiday Rentals in Lunenburg ![Smugglers Cove Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517100/1517064/e53b71bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smugglers Cove Inn 139 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews) "Rita was great and so friendly kind and helpful. 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Popular attractions Pearl Theatre and Fisheries Museum of the ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) "Our stay was perfect! The space had everything we needed and more. Great welcoming hosts and a nice clean place. Highly recommend!" Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lunenburg-Hotels-Remodelled-Historic-Suite-Wnautical-Boho-Decor.h105540933.Hotel-Information) ![Romantic Getaway w/ King Bed in Historic Lunenburg (Suite 4)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110610000/110604900/110604813/60f3cbf4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic Getaway w/ King Bed in Historic Lunenburg (Suite 4) Lunenburg Stay at this apartment in Lunenburg. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Pearl Theatre and Lunenburg Academy are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews) Wonderful studio top floor "Wonderful studio, clean, comfortable bedOn 2nd floor (very quiet)Walkable to Lunenburg old town, restaurants & Bluenose marinaWalkable to Tim Hortons & Independent Grocery" Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lunenburg-Hotels-Ideal-Lunenburg-Retreat-W-King-Bed-Kitchenette.h110604813.Hotel-Information) ![Oakhill Pines Campground](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108820000/108813700/108813648/5a9f3e48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oakhill Pines Campground 388 Oakhill Rd, Oak Hill, NS Stay at this 3-star cabin in Oakhill. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Osprey Ridge Golf Course and Bridgewater Mall are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews) "This was a handy sleeping base while I toured and visited folks in the area. The cabin was roomier than I expected and I appreciated the mini fridge and electricity! 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While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bluenose-II-Lunenburg.d553248621533088791.Attraction) ![St John's Anglican Church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6fb60c621ecc37eca53f5953fc3086ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St John's Anglican Church Find out about the history of Lunenburg when you spend time at St John's Anglican Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Anglican-Church-Lunenburg.d6300926.Attraction) ![Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c291fbd59a7af0ac867ac2be72e151c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic during your travels in Lunenburg Waterfront. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. 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