Lunenburg Is A Port Town On The South Shore Of Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded In 1753, The Town Was One Of The First British Attempts To Settle Protestants In Nova Scotia. The Economy Was Traditionally Based On The Offshore Fishery And Today Lunenburg Is The Site Of Canada's Largest Secondary Fish-processing Plant.

Old Town Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seventy percent of the original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries continue to greet visitors with their colourful façades. 

Old Town Lunenburg is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Established in 1753, it has retained its original layout and overall appearance, based on a rectangular grid pattern drawn up in the home country. 

The Town of Lunenburg is a diverse and vibrant community of +2,300 year-round residents and many seasonal residents. Lunenburg maintains a sustainable balance of initiatives that focus on community, environment, and development. Providing high-quality municipal services to the community is a priority. Together, Council and staff are dedicated to ensuring residents, business owners, and visitors enjoy the best of Lunenburg in a beautiful waterfront setting along Nova Scotia’s South Shore. 

As of result of the Lunenburg Town Council’s strong commitment to community economic development, balanced with considered preservation of “Old Town” Lunenburg’s UNESCO World Heritage Site international status, we offer a positive mix of traditional marine industries and high tech commercial ventures. Economic opportunities are supported with a progressive and skilled local workforce, key commercial and building assets, retail and professional support services, health care, and a full range of educational resources from primary to post-secondary and ESL, arts and culture festivals, and venues.