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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.

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MAPLE AVENUE STAIRCASE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

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26 August 2026

MAPLE AVENUE STAIRCASE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Please note, the Back Harbour Trail's Maple Avenue staircase will be closed for repairs and will reopen once work is complete. The remainder of the trail is
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MAPLE AVENUE STAIRCASE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

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26 August 2026

MAPLE AVENUE STAIRCASE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Please note, the Back Harbour Trail's Maple Avenue staircase will be closed for repairs and will reopen once work is complete. The remainder of the trail is
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS

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25 August 2026

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUNENBURG’S RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS

Within the past several Capital Budget cycles, the Town of Lunenburg has made a significant investment in pedestrian safety by
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Committee of the Whole MeetingTue. 1 Sep, 2026 6:00 pm
Committee of the Whole Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

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Regular Council MeetingTue. 8 Sep, 2026 6:00 pm
Location: Lunenburg Town Hall - Council Chambers

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Regular Council MeetingTue. 22 Sep, 2026 6:00 pm
Location: Lunenburg Town Hall - Council Chambers

Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

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