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Welcome to Lunenburg

The Town pledges to operate on the guiding principles of inclusion, adaptable and incremental change, collaborative relationships, environmental protection, living heritage, contemporary excellence, spatial cohesion, harbourfront guardianship, and placemaking.

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Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront

For centuries the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, and Lunenburgers have all drawn from the bounty of the sea for food and to make a living. The Town of Lunenburg is a place where the maritime culture of the past lives brightly alongside the maritime culture of the present. Our waterfront is beautiful and functional, allowing our fishing and manufacturing industries to cohabitate with tourism and events for a diverse local economy.

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Town of Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established in 1753, the Old Town is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement, having retained its original layout and overall appearance based on a rectangular grid pattern. Town residents have safeguarded the built heritage by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses, some of which date from the 18th century.

Latest News

Recognizing Captain Phil Watson

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08 June 2026

Congratulations to Captain Phil Watson, who, on Saturday, was recognized by the Town of Lunenburg for his 25 years at the helm of Nova Scotia’s iconic ambassador, Bluenose II.

We celebrate Captain
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Lunenburg's 273rd Birthday Events

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05 June 2026

Wondering what to do on Lunenburg’s Birthday?

Good news - It’s a full day of activities in Lunenburg this Sunday in celebration of the town’s 273rd birthday!

Things kick off with the annual 5KM
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Notice of By-law Approval: Paid Parking By-law

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05 June 2026

At its meeting on May 26, 2026, the Town of Lunenburg Council approved an updated Paid Parking By-law.

The Town has long had paid parking in place, and this updated by-law repeals and replaces the
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Latest Events

Regular Council MeetingTue. 23 Jun, 2026 6:00 pm
Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance...
Regular Council MeetingTue. 14 Jul, 2026 6:00 pm
Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance...
Regular Council MeetingTue. 11 Aug, 2026 6:00 pm
Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance...

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