By Using My Site, You Agree To LEAVE NO TRACE & Burn Safe.
Support HalifaxTrails.ca: Do Your Amazon Shopping via Bookmarking This Link
Government invests in new Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes land protection.
Shop.HalifaxTrails.ca: Daily Deals.
Nominate Me For “Best Blogger” in The Coast.
Tick Season Has Arrived. Read My Tick Avoidance Guide.
New Blog Post: “Best Halifax Hikes (w/in 30mins Of Downtown).
Plan Your Camping Trip With My Nova Scotia Campground Map
Bugs Are Out In Full Force, Prepare Accordingly.
Shoutout To Recent Supporter Gretchen Amirault, Thank You!
Map
Photos
#Coastal #Historic-Site #Lighthouse #Peninsula
Difficulty: Moderate (Terrain).
Setting: Granite Coastal Barrens.
Facilities: Parking, Visitor Centre, Benches, Restaurants, Gallery/Museum.
Signage: Interpretive panels, signage, and maps.
-
Some of the best scenery in Nova Scotia
-
Tourism focused shops and facilities.
-
Popular biking route destination.
Undoubtedly the symbol of Nova Scotia is the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. It appears in every tourism campaign and is photographed more than anywhere else in Nova Scotia, if not Canada. It’s very difficult to take a bad photo of Peggy’s Cove.
The journey to Peggy’s Cove in itself is an experience and a good set-up. Nova Scotia’s quaint coastal beauty is on full display. Whether on a bike, motorcycle, or a car with the windows down, sunroof open or top down, the fresh ocean air helps contribute to one of the most refreshing commuting experiences on the plant.
Authentically Beautiful Peggy’s Cove
Peggy’s Cove is a fully functional fishing village to this day. The scenery here hasn’t changed for many decades, adding to the authentic charm. When you first arrive you are greeted by the William deGarthe carvings, which represent the rich history of the area. It’s easy to see how art became a large part of the culture here.
Hiking in the area can be easy or difficult depending on how far you venture on the large granite outcrops. You can follow your own path as you scamper along the huge boulders and use the lighthouse as your point of reference. Proper footwear is highly recommended. There are plenty of warning signs about staying a safe distance away from the surf, for good reason. There are almost yearly incidents of someone getting swept away. This beautiful area doesn’t need to be the site of more tragedy so please be cautious.
Be sure to check out adjacent Polly’s Cove hiking area for a different perspective on Peggy’s Cove. Also worth a visit is the nearby Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, one of the most solemnly beautiful memorials in the world.
Peggy’s Cove Habitat:
Leatherback Turtle | Right Whale | Aplite Granite | …More
See Also:
#Coastal #Historic-Site #Lighthouse #Peninsula
Amazon.ca
Do You Find My Free Guides Useful?
Supporters:
Laura McDonald.
Patrick Taylor.
Frederick Rivard.
Lesley Brechin.
Jonathan Woelber.
(#2) Top Supporter: Pat Sims-Eastwood.
(#1) Top Supporter: Steve Morley.
Tamera Murdock.
John van Gurp.
(#2) Top Supporter: Oliver Doepner.
(#3) Top Supporter: Willy’s Freshcut Fries & Burgers.
Gretchen Amirault.