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About Lunenburg, NS

Lunenburg is about an hour from Halifax along Highway 103, a route locals and visitors both use often, while Mahone Bay (11 km) and Bridgewater (20 km) make for easy day trips via Highway 3. Known for its UNESCO-listed Old Town and colorful waterfront houses, this South Shore fishing town also has a shipbuilding claim to fame, the original Bluenose schooner, the one on the dime, was built right here in 1921. EV charging is available in town and in Bridgewater for anyone continuing further down the coast.

Where is Lunenburg, NS on the map?

Lunenburg, NS is in Canada, at 44.383, -64.317 - about 11 km south-east of Mahone Bay, NS.

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What is the closest airport to Lunenburg, NS?

The closest airport to Lunenburg, NS is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, 110 km (about 1 h 38 min by car).

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