Explore Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Historic District, winner of the Communities in Bloom most beautiful small town in Canada, Prettiest Painted Places in Canada, Port City of the Year and Society of American Travel Writers’ awards. Picturesque Lunenburg lies nestled along the scenic shores of southern Nova Scotia one hour from Halifax and the international airport. Experience our way of life and work amidst historic architecture, attractions and amenities. For more information, please contact us at 902-634-4410.

News & Events

Public Meeting - Emergency Preparedness

: Published: January 16, 2020, 11:20 am

Please join REMO (Regional Emergency Management Office) and the Town of Lunenburg for a public presentation on emergency readiness.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, Town Hall, 120 Townsend Street

Topics will include:

Preparing yourself to shelter-in-place for 72 hours in the event of a disaster
Emergency kits
Comfort centres
211 / ns.211.ca

We will also be displaying and giving away some items such as charging devices, flashlights, etc.See you there!

For more information on emergency management, visit the Town website here.

"NOT Wanted" Contest Giveaway Extended

: Published: January 6, 2020, 9:56 am

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WIN eco-friendly products from Francis' Your Independent Grocer Lunenburg!

When materials like oil and grease, hair and food, hazardous chemicals and garbage are flushed or poured down a drain or storm sewer, they can do costly damage to household and public sewer pipes, machinery, wild and marine life, and public health.

HOW TO WIN: Tell us what change you've made or plan to make in your household to get pollutants out of our wastewater – simply “comment” on the post on our Facebook page - or stop in at Town Hall and fill out a paper ballot - to enter your name into a chance to win a prize pack valued at over $40 containing: Nature Clean hand soap x2 and dishwasher powder, Eco-max bathroom and toilet cleaners, PC Green bathroom tissue and a PC reusable shopping bag to carry it all in from Francis' Your Independent Grocer Lunenburg.

2020 Solid Waste Collection Schedule

: Published: January 3, 2020, 10:05 am

A Solid Waste Collection Schedule is prepared yearly and mailed to residents. The 2020 pdf Schedule and Map (825 KB) is now available for download, and will be mailed out as soon as possible.

For more information on Garbage Collection, please visit the following page on our site: https://explorelunenburg.ca/garbage-collection.html. Thank you.

Lunenburg's Volunteer Recognition Nominations

: Published: January 2, 2020, 3:10 pm

Do you know someone who lives in the Town of Lunenburg that deserves recognition for their outstanding volunteering?

Each year the Town of Lunenburg, the Mayor and Council recognize the extraordinary contributions of volunteers who give of their time and skills to provide services and programs in our community.

The Town invites and encourages nominations of volunteers to be recognized at our annual Civic Volunteer Appreciation Reception. In addition, a Representative Volunteer is selected annually to be recognized at the Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony in Halifax.

To nominate a volunteer, please contact Kelly Cunningham, Recreation Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 902-634-4006 for a nomination form, or download one pdf here (78 KB) .

Deadline for nominations is: January 31, 2020.