Lunenburg travel guide

Lunenburg Tourism | Lunenburg Guide

You're Going to Love Lunenburg

With a population of 2,085, Lunenburg is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lunenburg to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Lunenburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rime Restaurant (9 King St) and Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar (128 Montague St.) are great picks.

When to visit Lunenburg

Lunenburg in February
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lunenburg in February
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lunenburg

Plane

Although Lunenburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 53 miles from Lunenburg. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lunenburg include Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to Lunenburg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Lunenburg.

Car

Another option to get to Lunenburg is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 41 miles from Lunenburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Lunenburg. From Moncton, the bus ride to Lunenburg takes 185 miles and will cost you around $34. From Fredericton, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Lunenburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 53 miles from Lunenburg. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lunenburg include Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to Lunenburg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Lunenburg.

Car

Another option to get to Lunenburg is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 41 miles from Lunenburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Lunenburg. From Moncton, the bus ride to Lunenburg takes 185 miles and will cost you around $34. From Fredericton, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Lunenburg

Airlines serving Lunenburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,618 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,290 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lunenburg

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $205 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lunenburg

Most booked hotels in Lunenburg

Fisherman's Daughter B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 96 reviews)
$162+
Bayview Pines Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 141 reviews)
$125+
Fairmont House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 204 reviews)
$117+
Lunenburg Arms Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 496 reviews)
$116+
Smugglers Cove Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 385 reviews)
$138+
Rum Runner Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 548 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Lunenburg

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Lunenburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Lunenburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.