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Iconic lighthouse on wave-washed granite rock
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About Peggy's Cove
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
Year-round
Things to do in Peggy's Cove
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Weather by month
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January
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
1C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
3C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
8C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
July
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
15C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
4C
Cold, with some rainy days.
Peggy's Cove is a tiny, weather-beaten fishing village clinging to wave-battered granite rocks, its red-and-white lighthouse one of the most photographed in Canada. Lobster boats still work from the snug harbour below a scattering of saltbox houses, and the smooth glacial rock around the lighthouse rewards careful exploration with sweeping Atlantic views.
Best areas to stay in Peggy's Cove
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
The iconic lighthouse perched on smooth granite rocks at the cove's entrance, the village's main draw.
The harbour
A working lobster harbour ringed by weathered saltbox houses and fish sheds.
Swissair Flight 111 Memorial
A quiet memorial site a short drive away, overlooking the waters where the 1998 crash occurred.
St. Margarets Bay
The wider bay area with quieter coves and beaches for those continuing along the shore road.
Getting to Peggy's Cove
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Flights
Fly into Halifax (YHZ), about a 40-45 minute drive away.
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From London
~7-8 hours from London via Halifax, plus the drive.
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Getting around
A car is needed; the village itself is tiny and easily explored on foot in an hour or two.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Peggy's Cove from Halifax?
About 40-45 minutes by car, making it an easy half-day or combined trip with Lunenburg along the South Shore.
Can I go inside the lighthouse?
No, the lighthouse itself is not open to the public, but the surrounding rocks offer excellent photo spots and a small gift shop operates from its former base.
Is it safe to walk on the rocks at Peggy's Cove?
Stay well back from the dark, wet rocks near the water — they're extremely slippery and waves have swept visitors away in the past.
Is there anywhere to eat in Peggy's Cove?
A couple of small restaurants near the harbour serve chowder and lobster rolls with views over the cove.
What is the best time of day to visit?
Early morning or late afternoon avoids the tour bus crowds that arrive midday in summer.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Arrived early before the tour buses and had the lighthouse rocks almost to ourselves. Stunning on a clear morning.
Karen L. · July 2024
★★★★☆
Smaller than I expected but the setting is dramatic. Had a lobster roll at the little restaurant by the harbour, very good.
Dave M. · September 2023
★★★★☆
Combined with Lunenburg for a full South Shore day. Just be careful on the rocks, they're slicker than they look.
Trish W. · August 2024
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