On Tuesday, February 18, Town of Lunenburg Council and staff welcomed representatives from Parks Canada’s Indigenous Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Directorate for a tour of Old Town Lunenburg and an evening orientation session for Council.

This was a great opportunity to meet in person and talk about our shared responsibilities in caring for our UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Town serves as the World Heritage Site Manager, responsible for day-to-day oversight, conservation efforts, and ensuring the site meets heritage standards. Parks Canada, as the State Party Representative, provides guidance and support on behalf of Canada to help World Heritage Sites meet their international commitments.

During our discussions, we covered key topics like site reporting, heritage impact assessments, management planning, and how the overall World Heritage framework works. Both the Town and Parks Canada are committed to working together to protect and preserve Old Town Lunenburg for future generations.

We look forward to continuing this collaboration to ensure Lunenburg remains a vibrant and well-preserved World Heritage Site.