Peggy's Cove Coastal Region Map 2023

Land Acknowledgement

Halifax is in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.

Kjipuktuk na etek Mi’kmaq maqmikewmuow, wo’kmawaq sa’qewe’ki’k wikultipnik. Na wla lnu’k telui’tujik Mi’kmaq, sa’q wikultipnik wla maqmikek. Pituimtlnaqn te’sipunq~k tetuji sa’q. Na nike’ tel nmiu’kik wejkwa’tekemk, nike’, aq elmi’knikewaq, nekmoq na nuji anko’tmi’tij wla wsitqamu.

Peggy’s Cove Viewing Deck

Designed by award-winning architect, Omar Gandhi, the new accessible viewing deck at Peggy’s Cove is as beautiful as it is functional. The viewing deck and railings are made of wood and steel, materials that will last and complement the rugged terrain. The deck’s rail guard is a steel knit pattern, reminiscent of a fishing net, and the layout of the deck parallels the landscape to allow the true attractions at Peggy’s Cove to remain centre stage – the lighthouse, the landscape, and the waves.

EXPERIENCES

PADDLE

Rent a kayak or paddleboard at Long Lake Adventure Company in Spryfield and spend the day exploring Long Lake or take a kayak tour among the sheltered coves and inlets of Lower Prospect with East Coast Outfitters

GOLF Golfers have plenty of options to choose from, between Granite Springs Golf Course in Bayside, The Links at Brunello in Timberlea, or Indian Lake Golf Course in Hatchet Lake.

HIKE & CYCLE

Head out on one of the region’s numerous coastal hikes, like the Pennant Point Trail at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park or see the area on a rails to trails route like the BLT Trail or the St. Margaret’s Bay Trail

TOURS

Book a tour and explore the region with an experienced guide.

Local tour companies include:

Ambassatours

Anchor Tours

Atlantic Tours Limited

Blue Diamond Tours

Down East Tours

Freewheeling Adventures

Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours

Great Earth Expeditions

Halifax Titanic Historical Tours

Open Top Tours

Peggy’s Cove Boat Tours

Picture Perfect Tours

Settled Nomads

Tours by Town Car

ATTRACTIONS

PEGGY’S COVE LIGHTHOUSE

Peggy’s Cove

The Peggy's Cove Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Located in an active fishing community famed for its picturesque village, this iconic Canadian attraction is well worth the short drive from downtown Halifax.

STAY OFF THE WET, DARK ROCKS

Visitors are reminded to exercise caution at all times, as the ocean around Peggy’s Cove is very dangerous. Unpredictable, rough waves often 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 at novascotia.ca/SAFEONSHORE

SS ATLANTIC HERITAGE PARK

Terence Bay

The SS Atlantic Heritage Park is a memorial to those who perished in the sinking of the SS Atlantic off the shores of Lower Prospect on April 1st, 1873. The waterfront park features ocean views, a beautiful boardwalk, a museum, and a monument to those who lost their lives in the shipwreck. 2023 marks the 150th anniversary since the sinking of the SS Atlantic. Visit their website to learn more about the commemorative events.

YORK REDOUBT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Ferguson’s Cove

High on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Halifax Harbour sits the remains of a fortification that helped protect the port of Halifax through three centuries of Canadian history. Part of Halifax’s formidable Defence Complex, York Redoubt was constructed in 1793 just as war broke out between Britain and France.

Peggy's Cove Village

SHORE CLUB

Hubbards

Come for the lobster supper, stay for the music and dancing. A true Nova Scotia treasure, the Shore Club has earned its reputation as “Nova Scotia’s Last Great Dance Hall” and “Home of the Original Lobster Supper.” They have been serving their classic Nova Scotia lobster supper" since 1936, which features a whole cooked lobster with one pound of fresh, cultivated mussels, unlimited salad bar, a roll, and a dessert of choice with tea or coffee. *Lobster suppers served May through October.

SWISSAIR FLIGHT 111

MEMORIAL

Peggy's Cove and Bayswater

The SwissAir Flight 111 Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the tragic airplane crash on September 2, 1998. Visitors can venture down the short walking trail to the memorial site and monument overlooking the ocean and surrounding landscape in honour of the 229 people who lost their lives roughly 8km from the shore. Note: there are 2 memorial sites, located on both sides of the bay in Peggy's Cove and Bayswater.

The Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region feels like it was made for scenic coastal drives. Explore iconic lighthouses, sample fresh seafood, and discover local history on a tour of this must-visit region.

Peggy's Cove Coastal Region

Breathtaking ocean views and clear blue waters make the area’s numerous coastal hikes some of Halifax’s most popular. Most prominently, this region is known for its namesake, the famous Peggy's Point Lighthouse. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, Peggy’s Cove is an iconic Canadian image and an attraction well worth the short drive from downtown Halifax.