Visiting and Parking in Peggy’s Cove
Peak hours for visitors tend to be between 11am and 3pm. Parking may be limited during those hours. Consider visiting Peggy’s Cove outside of peak hours for the best chance of available parking. Please do not park on private properties. Follow posted parking signs and ensure roadways remain clear.
Overview
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, is one of Nova Scotia’s most well-known lighthouses and may is considered to be the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. Located in the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove along the South Shore, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse was built in 1915.
Famed for its picturesque and typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet central to an active fishing community bordered by wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic, many residents of Peggy’s Cove are from families that have resided in the village for generations. The community is not parkland and we ask that visitors respect the private property of residents.
Surrounding the village of Peggy’s Cove is the Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area, 1,000 acres of protected land with a sensitive eco-system. We encourage everyone to stay on existing trails while exploring to prevent damaging the delicate plant life.
Spend the day watching the waves and exploring around the rocks. Visitors are reminded to exercise caution at all times, as the ocean water around Peggy’s cove is dangerous. Rogue waves (unpredictable, rough waves) commonly 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 and how to stay #SafeOnShore by visiting novascotia.ca/SAFEONSHORE/.
Accessibility in Peggy’s Cove
Overlooking the lighthouse and coastline is an accessible viewing deck which features long shallow ramps, landing spaces, handrails, photoluminescent strips, and multiple viewpoints. Additional accessibility upgrades throughout the village include accessible parking, trails, wayfinding signage and wheelchair accessible washrooms, help to ensure and provide a safe and accessible experience for everyone.
Visit Peggy’s Cove
Located just an hour from Halifax, Peggy’s Cove can be reached via Highway 333 (Prospect Road) from Halifax or Highway 103 to Exit 5 and then Route 333 (Peggy’s Cove Road). Bus tours are welcome.
