Accommodations Nova Scotia
Your Guide To Accommodations In Nova Scotia
Lighthouse Route, Nova Scotia
Come and celebrate the timeless romance of the sea. The
Lighthouse Route journeys through an unforgettable landscape
of coastal beauty and historic charm that has captured the
hearts and minds of travellers for generations. Follow
shoreline roads past rugged, wave-carved headlands and
tranquil, island-studded bays. Discover historic towns where
legends of the sea come alive, and weathered fishing
villages where the rhythm of life moves in harmony with the
tides.
The Lighthouse Route follows Nova Scotia's South Shore,
where the past is a part of everyday life. You'll find it
along quiet country roads where ox teams still haul lumber,
and coastal villages where fishermen still row wooden dories
out to sea. Explore historic towns like Liverpool, with its
privateer legends, and Lunenburg, where a working blacksmith
still plies his trade amidst the beautifully preserved
buildings of the old town district. And yes, we have
lighthouses, over twenty of them, from Yarmouth's towering
Cape Forchu light, to the dramatic beauty of the famous
lighthouse at Peggy's Cove.
The Lighthouse Route weaves a special magic for nature
lovers. Stroll on warm, secluded beaches where the air
shimmers with salt spray and the only footprints in the sand
are yours. Hike past quiet inlets where herons stand
motionless in the shallows, or along a sandy cove where grey
seals bask on the offshore rocks. Bicycle down winding
coastal roads, or enjoy world-class sailing, windsurfing and
kayaking!
Artists have long been attracted to the South Shore's
beauty, and their many studios, shops and galleries offer
fascinating diversions along the way. Inland, the lovely
rolling country-side holds special surprises. Like Ross Farm
Museum, a real working 19th-century farm, or the legendary
lakes and rivers of Kejimkujik National Park. And be sure to
visit one of our many festivals for a memorable helping of
our homespun music, friendly people, and delicious seafood.
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