As the first British settlement outside Halifax, This remarkably preserved town has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. With a colorful past and some very colorful buildings, Lunenburg is the largest of the South Shore fishing villages.
Stroll the narrow streets and enjoy the unique architecture. Wander through Old Town Lunenburg’s distinctive waterfront with its colourful buildings and listen for salty tales of seafaring and rum-running. Discover what life is like on the open ocean when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on the Lunenburg waterfront. An in-the-middle-of-it-all location, plus a growing supply of fine lodging, dining, shopping, and touring options, makes Lunenburg one of the best bases for a Nova Scotia vacation.