Peggy's Cove is the number one tourist destination in Nova Scotia and the most photographed lighthouse in the world. The reason for it's fame isn't only the picturesque lighthouse standing atop a beautiful rock formation but also the little fishing community it is home to, so quintessentially maritimes, and the story of how the village got it's name - an orphaned little girl named Peggy who the village took in.
We had a few opportunities to visit with Mum and Dad, the most beautiful of which was at sunset.We had the kids babysat so we could all have a night out together. We had a delicious meal at a restaurant close by and then made our way in time to see an overcast but still beautiful sunset. It's lovely to be there are night, there are far less people and the ocean is calm but surging beneath you. On another occasion we meandered along the road to St Margaret's Bay stopping at everything of interest along the way. We saw lots of antique stores where Mum and Dad found some treasures, met interesting artists in their galleries, wandered an old graveyard overlooking the bay, bought bakery treats from the famous White Sails Bakery, saw the museum in honour of Peggy, Peggy's Coves namesake, and tasted and shopped for maple products. It is an absolutely beautiful drive, along a gorgeous bay with each turn highlighting some sight of interest, and it was fun to explore it in such detail. On our very last stop I by chance saw an antique store sign and we came across a man who had some interesting treasures, including polar bear hand mitts! He has kept in contact with Mum and Dad since their return home and is one of those people Dad 'collects', being so open and interested in who they are and what they do.
Peggy's Cove, a true Nova Scotia gem.
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