Visiting PEGGY'S COVE Lighthouse + POLLY'S COVE Hike 🗺️🇨🇦 Our Epic Road Trip in NOVA SCOTIA, Canada!

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Our road trip in Nova Scotia continues and in today's video, we'll be visiting one of the most popular attractions in the whole province: Peggy's Cove! Peggy's Point Lighthouse, also known as Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, is pretty much an iconic symbol in Nova Scotia. This classic red-and-white lighthouse sits on a granite outcrop and it very well may be the most photographed lighthouse in all of Canada. Normally, during the summer months, you can expect to find hundreds of visitors walking across these rocks, but we visited in summer 2020, which explains why we had the whole place almost all to ourselves.

As for the town of Peggy’s Cove, it was founded in 1811 when the Province of Nova Scotia issued a land grant of more than 800 acres to six families. The settlers relied primarily on fishing, though they also farmed and used the surrounding lands to raise cattle. By the early 1900s the population had peaked at about 300, and the community had its own schoolhouse, church, general store, and lobster cannery.

Today, the population of Peggy's Cove is much smaller with approximately 30 residents, and while it still remains a fishing community, it’s economy does rely quite heavily on tourism. There are plenty of cottages, restaurants and souvenir shops to choose from, but I think if you really want to experience the charm of the place, it’s worth spending the night so you can see have the place all to yourself once the tour buses and day-trippers (like us!) have gone.

After visiting the lighthouse, we drove to nearby Polly’s Cove. This is a 3.9-kilometre loop trail through coastal barrens that offers numerous look-offs and cliff views. We only completed a portion of the trail since we had quite a distance to cover before sundown, but we really enjoyed what we saw.

We hope you enjoyed this episode of our road trip in Nova Scotia and we'll see you in the next video where we explore Tatamagouche!

🌊 Peggy’s Cove & South Shore Nova Scotia Road Trip | Iconic Lighthouses, Hidden Beaches & Coastal Foodie Stops 🚗🦞

South Shore Adventure Begins: Leaving Lunenburg for New Shores 🚙🌄

We kicked off another incredible day on our Canada road trip by saying goodbye to the colorful, charming town of Lunenburg—a place we truly loved and wish we could’ve explored even longer. With the sun shining in Nova Scotia (the so-called sunshine province, though we’d expected rain and fog!), we set out to discover even more coastal magic along the South Shore. Our plan was to visit Blue Rocks, stop at beautiful beaches, try local restaurants, and of course, make our way to the legendary Peggy’s Cove and its iconic lighthouse.

Blue Rocks & Gold River: Quick Village Stops and Personal Landmarks 🌊🏞️

Our first destination was the community of Blue Rocks, named for its blue slate rocks that cascade into the water. It’s the perfect spot for kayaking and glamping, and while we only had time for a brief visit, we soaked up the peaceful village atmosphere. Next, we couldn’t resist a detour to Gold River—funny enough, there’s a Gold River here just like the one out west where one of us grew up.

Lunch in Hubbards: Patio Perfection & Local Flavors 🥑🍔

When lunchtime finally rolled around, we landed in Hubbards and grabbed a table at The Trellis Cafe. We split a soup and sandwich combo—African peanut soup loaded with tomato and sweet potato, paired with an avocado grilled cheese on thick homemade bread. One of us ordered the BC Burger, a Nova Scotian grass-fed beef patty topped with bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, and aioli. The burger was a juicy, cheesy masterpiece, as evidenced by the cheese on the mustache! The shaded patio, covered in vines, made it the ideal spot for a summer meal.

Peggy’s Cove: An Iconic Lighthouse and Rugged Coastline 🗺️🚨

Eventually, we arrived at Peggy’s Cove, home to the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. Visiting in summer 2020, we were lucky to have the granite outcrops and striking red-and-white lighthouse almost to ourselves. The best part was scrambling over the endless rocks, soaking in views of the crashing Atlantic and the structure from every possible angle. The rugged coastline evoked memories of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, but Peggy’s Cove has its own special magic. We urge anyone visiting to take care—black rocks can be dangerously slippery.

Strolling the Village: History, Charm & Local Life 🦞🏠

After braving the wind and surf, we explored the tiny village of Peggy’s Cove, founded in 1811 by German settlers who lived by fishing and farming. The population once reached 300 but is now much smaller, and the town remains a working fishing community. Its economy, however, now leans on tourism, offering cottages, restaurants, and souvenir shops. If you want to truly soak in Peggy’s Cove, we recommend spending the night—when the tour buses are gone, the place becomes almost magical.

Visiting PEGGY'S COVE Lighthouse + POLLY'S COVE Hike | Our Epic Road Trip in NOVA SCOTIA, Canada!