Discover Peggy’s Cove: Explore historic lighthouses, scenic views, and charming shops on a private tour from Halifax. Uncover Nova Scotia’s coastal beauty.
- Peggy’s Cove - A 40-minute drive from Halifax takes you on a journey through Nova Scotia’s most popular lighthouse, Peggy’s Cove & Vibrant Tour. Your exciting day starts with a picturesque drive to Peggy’s Cove. Among the over 160 historic lighthouses scattered across Nova Scotia, none is more famous, more visited, or more photographed than Peggy’s Point Lighthouse in the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. Spend time exploring the beautiful surroundings before heading to the delightful, active fishing village below, where you’ll find shops, dining options, the William de-Garthe Art Gallery, and more. A trip to Nova Scotia isn’t complete without visiting Peggy’s Cove. After exploring Peggy’s Cove, we will stop at the Peggy’s Cove Swissair Flight 111 Memorial for 20 minutes. We will then proceed to Halifax and drop you off at your destination. - Swissair Flight 111 Memorial - Swissair Flight 111 (SR111/SWR111) was a scheduled international passenger flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, United States, to Cointrin Airport in Geneva, Switzerland. The flight was also a codeshare with Delta Air Lines. On September 2, 1998, the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 operating this flight, registration HB-IWF, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Halifax Stanfield International Airport at the entrance to St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia. The crash site was 8 kilometers (5 miles; 4 nautical miles) from shore, roughly equidistant from the small fishing and tourist communities of Peggy’s Cove and Bayswater, killing all 229 passengers and crew on board the MD-11. This crash remains the deadliest accident in Swissair’s history and the deadliest involving the McDonnell Douglas MD-11. It is also the second-deadliest aviation accident to occur in Canada, behind Arrow Air Flight 1285R.
- Free time at Attraction & monuments visit
- 3-hour tours with private car
- Stops at scenic lookouts for photo opportunities
- Narrated driving tour by Driver in English / Hindi / Gujarati
- Complementary Mineral water
- Pickup and drop off from hotels in the Halifax / Dartmouth area / or Cruise terminal
- Any Meals
- Entrance / monuments tickets
- Gratuities
A 40-minute drive from Halifax takes you to Peggy’s Cove, a charming fishing village with much to offer. On the way, you’ll pass by over 160 historic lighthouses scattered across Nova Scotia, but none is as famous, frequently visited, or photographed as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse. This iconic lighthouse, built over a century ago, stands proudly among massive granite boulders and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Take time to explore the picturesque surroundings before heading down to the delightful, bustling fishing village below, where you’ll discover shops, dining options, the William de-Garthe Art Gallery, and more. No trip to Nova Scotia is complete without visiting Peggy’s Cove. Your driver will highlight notable sights, landmarks, and scenic views along the way.
- Total duration includes the travel time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
