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Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and Village

Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and Village

South Shore, Peggy’s Cove

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The Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area is protected land due to the sensitive eco-system. We encourage people to stay on existing paths while exploring to prevent damaging the plant life.

Many families have been residents in the village of Peggy’s Cove for generations and continue to reside here. The community is not parkland and we ask that visitors respect the private property of residents.

Overview

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 Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, is one of Nova Scotia’s most well-known lighthouses and may be the most photographed in Canada. Located in the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove along the South Shore, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse was built in 1915.

Spend the day watching the waves and exploring around the rocks. Visitors are reminded to exercise caution at all times, as the ocean water around Peggy’s cove is dangerous. Rogue waves (unpredictable, rough waves) commonly splash up over the rocks, even on calm, sunny days. Stay off the wet, dark rocks and do not swim. The safest way to enjoy the view is to make sure you are walking on dry, white rocks. Learn more about safety at Peggy’s Cove and how to stay #SafeOnShore by visiting https://novascotia.ca/SAFEONSHORE/

Peggy’s Cove is famed for its picturesque and typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Although this unique environment has been designated a preservation area, it is still an active fishing community.

Located just an hour from Halifax, Peggy’s Cove and the lighthouse may be reached on Highway 333 from Halifax or Highway 103 from Halifax to Exit 5 and then Route 333. Bus tours are welcome.