Don’t Miss Peggy’s Cove if You’re Visiting Halifax
If you’re visiting Nova Scotia don’t miss Peggy’s Cove, just 44 km away from downtown Halifax. There’s not much to the fishing village – a church, a handful of homes, a gallery or two, a restaurant and a few B&B’s.
You don’t need long for a visit – perhaps a few hours – more if you’re into photography or you want to enjoy a long leisurely meal at the restaurant. You can visit at any time of the year – and outside of summer, you may even get Peggy’s Cove to yourself.
But you could easily spend a day or two in the Peggy’s Cove area – especially if you want to poke your nose into galleries, hike on the rocks, check out a myriad of seafood selling restaurants – and I mean who doesn’t want to linger over a lobster club sandwich for lunch or dinner. And there’s some excellent kayaking too – just 10 minutes away out of East Dover.
Photos of Peggy’s Cove taken between 7 – 9:30 PM
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Info about the lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove
The lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove is actually called Peggy’s Point Lighthouse. It’s probably the most famous and most photographed lighthouse in Canada.
The lighthouse, located at the entrance to Margaret’s Bay, was built in 1915 and is listed on the Canadian Registry of Historic Places.
The building itself is given high marks for its “modern interpretation of the traditional lighthouse form, its successful functional design, high quality craftsmanship and materials.”
In the fall of 2021, a new observation deck was added that gives people with disabilities much better access. You are still able to access the rocks.
Have you been to Peggy’s Cove? What is your best memory of the area?
For more information about visit Nova Scotia visit the tourism website.
Further reading about things to do in Nova Scotia trip
- Best Nova Scotia South Shore Beaches to Visit
- A Guide to Visiting Liverpool, Nova Scotia
- Cape Forchu Lighthouse & Leif Ericson Walk
- Kayaking the World’s Highest Tides in the Cape Chignecto Area
- A Great Stay at the Cape d’Or Lighthouse
- One of Nova Scotia’s Great Day Hikes: The Hike to Cape Split
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Stunning photos! Such beautiful lighting.
@Michelle Thank you.
Peggy’s Cove’s on my list. I love the quaintness of it and could definitely see myself lingering there for a day or two, just soaking up the ambience. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful and serene it is, Leigh.
@Marcia I ended up kayaking around Peggy’s Cove for a day and there is lots of hiking on the rocks you can do. I just love the area.
I live not too far away. We went to Peggys Cove when Hurricane Katia was passing by offshore and got these :
Thanks Barry.
I have wanted to go to Peggy’s Cove since seeing pictures of that lighthouse. The colorful houses and the tranquil backdrops are also irresistible. Postcard perfect pictures, Leigh! Love that reflection shot.
@Mary The drive into Peggy’s Cove for the last few kilometers actually gets me excited as it’s that beautiful. Nova Scotia is a fabulous spot for kids in the summer with all the beaches – but such a different feel than the west coast.
Beautiful! Love exploring places where there’s not much to do and the main attraction is the scenery itself.
@Laurel I felt very excited n the drive in because it was so beautiful. It’s a great welcome to Nova Scotia.
You captured the light beautifully. I did catch the phrase, one ‘on of the non-rainy days’. . .yikes, sounds like Seattle weather. Would be interesting to see it in the gray-shaded days as well. Most interesting post, Leigh, and another place to put on the future’s list.
@Jackie Nova Scotia has had a horrible spring but since I’ve been here it’s been great and I’ve got my fingers crossed that it will continue. If you make it to NS this place is a must. it’s timeless in its beauty.
Are you going to get to Lunenburg too?
@Cindy Had lunch in Lunenburg but spent more time in Blue Rocks – a fishing outport I love.
oooh – love that reflection!
These pictures are stunning – so colorful! Peggy’s Cove looks so quaint and serene – just the place I’d like to visit. 🙂
@Dana Definitely visit if you go to Nova Scotia. It’s a classic.
I haven’t been to Peggy’s Cove (yet), but I have fond memories of many places in Scandinavia that look just like it.
@Mette I never think of Scandinavia like that – Ok maybe Sweden and its islands a bit.It makes me want to visit even more now.