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Peggys Cove:
According to legend, Peggys` Cove was named after the only survivor of a schooner that ran aground and sank in 1800...a woman named Margret. Local folk called her `Peggy` and her home came to be known as Peggy`s Cove. The most photographed spot in Canada needs little description! Famous for its lighthouse and magnificent sunsets, Peggy's Cove is certainly one of Canada's gems. It is a small picturesque fishing village that surrounds a narrow ocean inlet which provides safe haven for boats during the Atlantic`s rough weather. It remains an active fishing village with hiking trails abound.  Explore the rugged shoreline - take to one of the many trails or enjoy climbing around the granite rocks or see Peggy's Cove from the water, marine life such as sea birds, whales or dolphins and you also might catch a glimpse of puffins, whales, dolphins, or other creatures of the sea . Stay at, what is sure to be, an exceptional bed and breakfast experience. Hosts look forward to sharing their lifestyle with you and can provide you with personal knowledge and familiarity about local areas for you to explore. You can count on your expectations being surpassed in your home away from home. A lighthouse built on the large smooth wave washed granite rocks is the crowning feature of this beautiful Atlantic cove, Peggy's Cove is one of most popular stops in Atlantic Canada. Set on rocky shores, the lighthouse and village at Peggy`s Cove are a photographer's paradise. Despite its popularity this tiny fishing village has been able keep the same relaxed atmosphere that has made it famous. A large parking area has been blended in near the lighthouse for visitor access and during mild weather; you can walk over the huge boulders to enjoy the splendid view in all directions. While best known as the `Peggy's Cove Lighthouse`, it is officially known as the Peggy`s Point Lighthouse as its purpose is to mark the point, not the cove. The light tower stands 50 feet high. Peggy's Cove is one of the most popular tourist spots in Nova Scotia and the lighthouse may be the most photographed in the world. Visitors are able to mail their post cards at the Post Office inside the lower level of the lighthouse.
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