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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

ROAD CLOSURE - July 25 - KING STREET

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24 July 2026

Please note that King Street will be closed between Lincoln St and Cumberland St from 10am-6pm, Saturday July 25.

The area will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow for the set-up of the Heritage
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NOTICE OF FIREWORKS – July 23

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23 July 2026

With no burn restrictions in place this evening, there will be a brief fireworks display at 10pm tonight on the Lunenburg waterfront.

The fireworks display will be put on by the Canadian Dory
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Town Hall Front Entrance Closed Today

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22 July 2026

Please note - visitors to Town Hall are asked please to use the side door today, as work is being done on the front door.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause while the work is underway.
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Latest Events

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...
Committee of the Whole MeetingTue. 1 Sep, 2026 1:00 pm
Committee of the Whole Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Committee of the Whole meetings are a chance for Council to discuss ideas and review issues in detai...
Regular Council MeetingTue. 8 Sep, 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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