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Peggy’s Cove is about a 50-minute drive from downtown Halifax, and the route is very straightforward. Using your navigation, you can take highway 333 or highway 103 to get to Peggy’s Cove. Both routes offer beautiful, scenic drives with small businesses, cafes, and galleries along the way.
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The journey to Peggy’s Cove in itself is an experience. A scenic drive through coastal communities along St. Margaret’s Bay and Prospect, Nova Scotia’s coastal beauty is on full display. Whether on a bike, motorcycle, or car with windows down, sunroof open or top-down, it’s an attention-demanding narrow, winding road full of quaint Nova Scotia.
Peggy’s Cove is a fully functional fishing village to this day, as it has been since the early 1800s. The scenery here has remained largely unchanged over the centuries, adding to its authentic charm. One of the first sights to greet you is the William deGarthe granite-carved Fisherman’s Memorial, which has committed the essence of the area to ston...
There are plenty of other destinations to explore apart from the lighthouse. You can (cautiously) scamper along the boulders to find that praiseworthy photo, stroll the quaint fishing village, view the DeGarthe Memorial Monument, shop, eat, drink or have your questions answered at the visitor information centre. All well-within walking distance.
Proper outdoor footwear is highly recommended, as is an abundance of caution near the water. There are plenty of warning signs about staying a safe distance from the surf, for good reason. There are almost yearly incidents of someone getting injured or swept away. This beautiful area doesn’t need to be the site of any more tragedies, so please be c...
Also worth a visit is the nearby memorial for Swissair Flight 111, one of the most solemnly beautifulmemorials in the world. A locally crafted granite memorial dedicated to 229 lost loved ones. Alongside the memorial is a tribute to those involved in the rescue and recovery mission spearheaded by locals. SHOP.HALIFAXTRAILS.CA: Gear | Books |Sale
Apr 18, 2023 · Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia and its iconic lighthouse is the most visited destination in Nova Scotia. Popular for its large granite rocks, picturesque fishing village, souvenir shops and of course the lighthouse. To get the most out of your visit I have created this guide to visiting Peggy’s Cove.
Jan 3, 2019 · Peggy’s Cove is about a 50-minute drive from downtown Halifax, and the route is very straightforward. Take Quinpool Road to the Armdale Roundabout and take the third exit for St. Margaret’s Bay Road. At the set of lights, turn left onto Route 333 (fittingly known as The Lighthouse Route) towards Peggy’s Cove.
Peggy’s Cove is an active fishing village and home to Peggy’s Point Lighthouse. Witness the power of the sea, immerse yourselves in the natural landscape, and experience the sights and sounds of the village and the Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area.
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Nova Scotia is home to over 160 historic lighthouses and these majestic beacons can be found throughout the province. Some of our lighthouses are world famous! Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, also known as P...
