Accommodations Nova Scotia
Your Guide To Accommodations In Nova Scotia
Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Peggy’s Cove has a timeless mystique which draws fascinated
visitors from around the world. The tiny harbour below the
lighthouse is a painter’s masterpiece of seasoned fish sheds and
colourful boats.
The village is famed for its colorful homes perched
on wave-washed boulders situated along a narrow inlet.
Approximately
50 residents live here year-round. The stunning rock formations are
perfect for exploring, but visitors are cautioned to stay well back
from the water’s edge.
Granite rocks in and around the village of
Peggy’s Cove are estimated to be 415 million years old. These huge
boulders were picked up and deposited 10 thousand years ago by
retreating glaciers.
Visit Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in
North America. Post a letter from Canada’s only post office in a
lighthouse, which boasts a cancellation stamp of an image of a
lighthouse.
William deGarthe carved a lasting monument to fisherman in the
granite rock. The sculpture depicts 32 fisherman, their wives and
children and the legendary Peggy of Peggy’s Cove. The deGarthe
Gallery displays 65 paintings, which follow his progression as a
marine artist and sculptor.
Don’t miss the recently completed interpretive project in Peggy’s
Cove which provides a number of informative and interesting panels
which will enhance your experience and knowledge of the region.
