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
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. The train journey from Lunenburg to Québec City takes 18h 09m and costs around $124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $148 for a 21h 26m trip.
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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Lunenburg. From Fredericton, the bus ride to Lunenburg takes 355 miles and will cost you around $109. From Saint John, the ticket costs about $194 for a journey of 380 miles.
Airports near Lunenburg
Airlines serving Lunenburg
Where to stay in Lunenburg
Average rates range from around $121 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
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.