- Jim Rosenberg
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Peggy's Cove on the Lighthouse Trail
- March 13, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
hagnel2 from Hamilton, Ontario
Our brief visit to this enchanting village made me forget that we live in a hustle bustle world, tranquil, rugged, an artist dream. Its magical atmosphere touched my soul and I am sure the souls of many visitors.
Huge rugged boulders and a lighthouse perched on the edge of the roaring Atlantic transports one back to bye gone times when fishing and surviving among the granite coves and inlets must have been daunting to persecuted Europeans and countless other groups who made this area home.
Peggy’s cove was our first stop on the lighthouse trail and we were lucky to visit off season, parking was a breeze with no waits for tables at the cafes. We had no tour buses to contend with in fact we had a very relaxing walk around the tiny village and the weather cooperated beautifully. Peggy’s cove was supposedly named after Margaret the lone survivor of a ship wreck or perhaps after the nearby St Margaret’s Bay {I like the shipwreck story}
We admired lobster traps piled high against weather washed cottages and scrambled over the slippery rocks to the old lighthouse, and enjoyed listening to a local lady’s sweet voice belting out old melodies just outside the door to the lighthouse. The bottom floor is used as a post office and we were told in season line ups for the special stamp extends down to the road. You can purchase cards and stamps at the old Sou Western Restaurant close by and mail your cards right outside the door.
The Sou Westerner provides a great choice of home cooked meals and is a virtual alladins cave of gift choices. We spent a good few hours walking the shoreline and relaxed over a fabulous fish dinner later. It really is a magical place.
We followed the scenic lighthouse trail driving route{hwy 333} which took us through some of the most scenic and rugged areas on the coast, tranquil bays and the unesco world heritage town of Lunenburg. The trail ends in Liverpool but we didn’t go that far because we because we wanted to spend the night in the lovely fishing town of Digby. The lighthouse trail is well marked and the only caveat is that you will make poor time because of frequent stops to admire the scenery.
From journal Out n About in Nova Scotia
Peggy's Cove
- October 1, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Sandy Goes from Staten Island, New York
Approximately 1 hour bus ride from Halifax is this beautiful quaint fishing village established at the beginning of the 19th century. One of the most popular sights in Nova Scotia known for its picturesque and lone lighthouse and the rugged granite coastline worn away by years of erosion. This spot is a favorite of artists because of its natural beauty.
A solitary granite slab honors the 229 victims of the 1998 Swissair Flight 111 and the heroic local fishing families who helped during the recovery effort. A 3 1/2 hour tour driving along the winding coastal road to Peggy's Cove was offered by the cruise company for a cost of $44PP. Because the weather can change in a minute, it is suggested to bring raincoat and umbrella.
For local double-decker tour information www.ambassatours.com. Phone: (800) 565- 7173.
From journal Cruising on the Queen Mary II-Labor Day Holiday
Editor Pick
Peggy's Cove
- December 1, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Re Carroll from Abbotsford, British Columbia
Yes, this small fishing village (now turned tourist haunt) can be crowded with visitors from all over but if you get there early in the morning it's quiet and you can enjoy the scenery. The lighthouse sits on rock boulders right at the water's edge and during storms, the spray can cover the lighthouse which makes for a dramatic photo. In the summer, there is a tiny post office inside and you can buy stamps featuring the lighthouse. Near the entrance to the village is a modern carving in a granite boulder that depicts the history of the Cove. There are also restaurants and little shops but you can find the same souvenirs for less in Halifax. Peggy's Cove is about 25 miles west of Halifax and makes a pleasant side trip. There are many tour buses that include it in their itinerary but I'd highly recommend renting a car and doing the trip on your own - that way you can stop at will along the route.
From journal Happy in Halifax
Editor Pick
Peggy's Cove
- September 29, 2000
- Rated 2 of 5 by
Jim Rosenberg from Wausau, Wisconsin
If you absolutely NEED to get a few shots of a picturesque-looking fishing village or a white lighthouse on a rocky outcropping, then by all means, make the jaunt down to Peggy's Cove. If you want to save time and you're not really a photo buff, you may choose to find a less-overrated place to go. There's really not much there beyond a whole lot of tourists. Nova Scotia is full of beautiful discoveries, but the over-photographed Peggy's Cove is probably not one of them. (Then again, I got some nice shots there myself.....)
From journal Halifax: Nova Scotia's Atlantic Jewel