Top Reasons Everyone Should Visit Lunenburg Canada

A trip to Nova Scotia isn’t complete without a visit to the beautiful harborfront town of Lunenburg. As if the views alone weren’t reason enough to visit, we’ve rounded up lots of other places in town that make this a must-visit spot. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Ironworks Distillery

Stop by Ironworks, a micro-distillery in downtown Lunenburg that makes a variety of spirits, including gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Enjoy samples and a tour!

The Lunenburg Harbour

Admire the colorful historic buildings of Lunenburg’s Old Town, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hirtle’s Beach

Just a short drive from Lunenburg, and you’ll find beautiful Hirtle’s Beach. Enjoy a summer day taking in the fresh ocean air along this three-kilometer (1.9-mile) strip of white sand beach.

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

If you find yourself in Nova Scotia in early August, make sure to take a trip to Lunenburg for its four-day Folk Harbour Festival. One of the oldest music festivals in Canada, it showcases music, art, and dance from a wide range of cultures and hosts workshops and pre-festival conferences.

The Old Town

Walking through Lunenburg’s beautiful downtown is an experience in itself. Colorful houses line the harborside streets, and you’ll find no shortage of souvenir shops, restaurants, and cafés to explore.

Laughing Whale Coffee Roasters

Laughing Whale Coffee Roasters is a local place that serves up a delicious cup of coffee at their café storefront. Stop by for a cup of jo and pick up a few bags to take with you.

Lunenburg Farmers’ Market

Get a taste of local life at the Lunenburg Farmers’ Market, open Thursday mornings year-round. You’ll find local produce, crafts, treats, and so much more.

For accommodation options, discover our guide on where to stay in Lunenburg and book now on Culture Trip.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.