Peggys Cove
Visitor Guide
Canada's most iconic destination. Plan your perfect visit to the lighthouse, new viewing deck, granite shores, fishing village, and beyond.
Safety First: Stay off the black rocks near the water's edge. They are extremely slippery and rogue waves can wash visitors into the ocean. Use the new accessible viewing deck for safe, spectacular views.
The Award-Winning
Viewing Deck
Opened in October 2021 and designed by acclaimed Halifax firm Omar Gandhi Architects, the new 14,000 sq ft viewing deck is set directly into the granite landscape. It has won multiple awards including the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize and the AZ Award for Urban Design.
The cantilevered concrete platform projects 11 metres out from the rock, offering unobstructed views of the lighthouse and Atlantic Ocean. Fully wheelchair accessible with an adult changing table in the new washroom facilities.
Everything Peggys Cove
From the iconic lighthouse and new viewing deck to hidden hiking trails, local art galleries, and the freshest lobster rolls in Nova Scotia.
A Living, Breathing
Fishing Community
Home to fewer than 30 permanent residents, Peggys Cove is one of the last authentic working fishing villages in Atlantic Canada. Lobster traps line the wharves, colourful boats bob in the sheltered cove, and the smell of salt air mingles with fresh seafood.
The village has been a protected heritage site since 1962. Please respect the community — do not block driveways, keep noise to a minimum, and support local businesses.
Full Visitor GuidePeggys Cove in Every Season
Spring
Wildflowers bloom on the granite. Fewer crowds, crisp air, dramatic seas.
Summer
Peak season. Arrive before 10am or after 4pm to avoid crowds. All restaurants open.
Autumn
Brilliant foliage, moody skies, and the best photography light of the year.
Winter
Magical snow-covered granite. Very few visitors. A completely different world.
More Destinations Coming
The Province of Nova Scotia has closed Visitor Information Centres at four major destinations. We're building digital guides for all of them — one platform, all of Nova Scotia's iconic places.
Peggys Cove
Live NowHalifax Airport
Coming SoonYarmouth
Coming SoonPort Hastings (Cape Breton)
Coming SoonLive View of Peggys Cove
Check current conditions at the lighthouse before you head out. Webcam courtesy of Nova Scotia Webcams.
Also view the village webcam for a second angle from Holy Mackerel.
The Visitor Centre is Gone.
We're Here to Help.
With the Province permanently closing the Peggys Cove Visitor Information Centre, this digital guide is your comprehensive resource for planning the perfect visit.