Peggys Cove is a living, active community with events and gatherings throughout the year. From lobster season openings to summer music and autumn photography — there is always something happening at the Cove.
The signature annual events that define the Peggys Cove calendar.
Nov
The start of lobster season is a celebrated moment in the village. Watch the fishing boats head out at dawn as the community marks the beginning of the most important time of year for local fishers. One of the most authentic experiences you can witness at Peggys Cove.
Jan
Ring in the New Year with a bracing dip in the Atlantic Ocean. The annual Polar Plunge at Peggys Cove draws brave participants from across Nova Scotia and beyond. A festive, community-spirited event that has become a beloved local tradition.
Jul
Celebrate Canada Day at one of the country's most iconic locations. Local businesses mark the occasion with special offerings, and the lighthouse makes for a spectacular backdrop for patriotic photography. One of the busiest days of the year — arrive early.
All events and happenings throughout the year, ordered by month.
Ring in the New Year with a bracing dip in the Atlantic Ocean. The annual Polar Plunge at Peggys Cove draws brave participants from across Nova Scotia and beyond. A festive, community-spirited event that has become a beloved local tradition.
A deeply moving outdoor Easter sunrise service held on the granite rocks at the lighthouse. Organized by the local community, this non-denominational gathering draws visitors and residents alike to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic on Easter morning.
Throughout the summer season, local artists and visiting painters set up easels across the village. The Spindrift Gallery and deGarthe Gallery host rotating exhibitions. A wonderful opportunity to meet working artists and purchase original Nova Scotian artwork.
Celebrate Canada Day at one of the country's most iconic locations. Local businesses mark the occasion with special offerings, and the lighthouse makes for a spectacular backdrop for patriotic photography. One of the busiest days of the year — arrive early.
Live East Coast music performances in the heart of the village on summer weekends. Local musicians bring traditional Maritime folk, Celtic, and contemporary sounds to the Cove. Check local listings for specific dates and performers.
The barrens surrounding Peggys Cove turn brilliant shades of red, gold, and orange in autumn — one of the most spectacular and underrated photography opportunities in Atlantic Canada. The Polly Cove Trail is particularly stunning during this period.
The start of lobster season is a celebrated moment in the village. Watch the fishing boats head out at dawn as the community marks the beginning of the most important time of year for local fishers. One of the most authentic experiences you can witness at Peggys Cove.
A solemn Remembrance Day ceremony held at St. John's Anglican Church (built 1850), honouring the men and women from the Peggys Cove community who served in the armed forces. A deeply meaningful community gathering open to all visitors.
A small but magical community gathering at the lighthouse to mark the winter solstice — the longest night of the year. The lighthouse illuminated against the winter sky is one of the most atmospheric sights in Nova Scotia.
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