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Lunenburg. Old Town Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seventy percent of the original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries continue to greet visitors with their colourful façades.
Lunenburg / ˈ l uː n ə n b ɜːr ɡ / is a port town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1753, the town was one of the first British attempts to settle Protestants in Nova Scotia.
- Stroll through Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old Town Lunenburg is a marvel of history, architecture, and culture. Founded in 1753, this charming town has stood the test of time and still retains its original layout and many of its original buildings.
- Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic for a glimpse into the seafaring past. A visit to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is a must for anyone interested in the seafaring past of Lunenburg.
- Explore the architecture and vibrant colours of the iconic waterfront buildings. Lunenburg’s iconic waterfront buildings are a must-see for visitors to the town.
- Indulge in fresh seafood at one of the town’s renowned seafood restaurants. Lunenburg has no shortage of seafood restaurants that are renowned for their incredible dishes.
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Old Town Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Considered to be the best surviving planned British colonial town in North America,...
A former rum running and ship building port town, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, postcard-perfect Lunenburg is a fishing village of brightly painted British Colonial buildings built in the 1750s, about 60 kilometres from Halifax.
Rich in charm and history, Lunenburg Region offers a safe, rural lifestyle with wonderful seaside communities, sparkling coves and beaches, miles of Atlantic shoreline and numerous recreational lakes. All of this within a short commute to the large metropolitan area of Halifax.
