Old Town Lunenburg - Historic Places Days

Old Town Lunenburg

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Type
Museum/Gallery
Address
Lunenburg, NS, Canada
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Hours
All day
Phone
1-902-634-4410

The Old Town Lunenburg Historic District was designated a national historic site in 1991 by virtue of its gridiron layout, one of the earliest and most intact British model plans in Canada, its strong historical associations especially with the Atlantic fisheries, and the richness and homogeneity of its architecture.

The heritage value of the Old Town Lunenburg Historic District resides in the original plan, the built forms and open spaces within the plan, the physical and cultural manifestations of the off-shore fishing and shipbuilding industries and the harmonious integration of the town and the seascape. Laid out by Charles Morris at the time of his landing on June 8, 1753, Lunenburg’s Old Town Plan was the second British model plan created in present-day Canada, a gridiron plan type which had a direct and important relationship to British imperial settlement policy.

Discover more about Lunenburg:
www.lunenburgns.com/welcome-to-lunenburg/
www.explorelunenburg.ca/

Photo Credit – Tourism Nova Scotia/Acorn Art Photography

Notes from "Molly’s Must-See List – Atlantic Provinces Edition (Part Two!)"

I cannot express how much I love Lunenburg. I was lucky enough to get there last October and had a wonderful experience. I did lots of walking, admired some favourite buildings (Lunenburg Academy is a must-see), checked out cute shops (Dots & Loops), and had a delicious meal at the Salt Shaker Deli. I would highly recommend it to those visiting Atlantic Canada for the first time. It sounds silly, but Lunenburg really does have a special East Coast “vibe”.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

Lunenburg, NS, Canada
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Nearby Places

St. John’s Anglican Church

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Lunenburg Opera House

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An historic concert hall and community space in the heart of Old Town Lunenburg.
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