Nova Scotia is home to over 160 historic lighthouses, and these majestic beacons can be found throughout the province. Some of the lighthouses are world-famous! One of the most well-known lighthouses in Nova Scotia is Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, also known as Peggy's Point Lighthouse. It may be the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. It is located in the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove along the South Shore, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse was built in 1915.
We visited Peggy's Cove as a half-day excursion we booked on our recent East Coast Princess Cruise. It was the second time we saw this charming lighthouse as we visited it twenty years ago when we took our very first cruise to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary on the Queen Mary 2 during her maiden year.
It was wonderful to visit again and see this iconic lighthouse looking very much the same with the addition of a large network of viewing boardwalks surrounding it for safety. The rock outcrop the lighthouse sits on can get very slippery and giant rogue waves can arrive, even on calm sunny days, which can be very dangerous. Our excursion guide told us that over two hundred cruise ships visit Halifax each year and they expect that number to increase with time, so during the slow tourist time during the Covid pandemic, Canada invested in building the boardwalks to make the area safer for tourists.
Peggy’s Cove is famous for its picturesque, typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic.
Despite being designated as a preservation area, it is still an active fishing and lobster trapping community with families who have lived there for many generations.
This placard below describes how the natural beauty of Peggy's Cove has attracted many artists and photographers over the years:
One such artist who became famous as a painter, sculptor and illustrator was William E. DeGarthe. He was born in Finland in 1907 and immigrated to Canada when he was 19 years old. He apprenticed under Stanley Royle in Sackville, New Brunswick, while studying at Mount Allison University. William Edward DeGarthe paintings were of Peggy's Cove and the villagers and small coastal towns around it. Degarthe's Peggys Cove home and studio has been transformed into the William E. deGarthe Gallery where 65 of his paintings and sculptures are on permanent exhibition. It is open from May 1 until October 31 each year.
An informational placard on the side of the DeGarthe gallery--click on to enlarge.
Some close-ups of the sculpture.
Degarthe's ashes are interred inside the sculpture.
My life lately:
I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer! We have been busy as we helped move our community's historical society's large historical archive collection from one building to another. My husband and I have also been involved in a project with other volunteers to digitalize the many historical files and photographs for preservation purposes. We have many sites in our area on the National Register of Historic Places, so the work is very interesting We also lost two dear local friends recently-- one was expected but one was not. We hold our good memories of them both in our hearts. Cherish each day to the fullest!
You can also find me on:
I'm linking with:
Mosaic Monday, Hello Monday, Through My Lens Monday, Hearth, and Soul Link Party, Anything Goes Monday, You Are the Star Blog Hop, Nature Notes, Home Matters Linky Party, Good Random Fun, Happiness Is Homemade, Tuesdays With A Twist, Talk About It Tuesday, The Happy Now Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday on a Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday 2, Wednesday My Corner of the World, Wonderful Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, Little Things Thursday, Thursday Favorite Things, Skywatch Friday, Generic Link Up, Fantastic Friday, Saturday Sparks, Saturday Critters, Sunday on Silverado, Sunday Photo
34 comments:
What a beautiful place to visit. I enjoyed all your photos.
The Lighthouse and sculpture and the colorful buildings are beautiful.
Take care, have a wonderful week!
What a lovely trip this must have been, both times! Visiting from #anythinggoes!
This was an area Rick was hoping to visit before his bike ride to the Maritimes was canceled. Now perhaps we'll visit together (not this year, though!) I've been a fan of this spot I've never seen ever since my favorite local photographer did a wonderful group of photos (one of which I have in the cottage). And I know that barely scratched the surface. I think in a half-day, you really saw so much and the photos are terrific! That fisherman\'s monument is amazing but it is the lighthouses and sea scenes that win my heart.
What an interesting and picturesque spot. The lighthouse is beautiful, and Degarthe’s sculpture is amazing!
That looks like such a picaresque little town. I love that lighthouse and the rock sculpture is so neat too.
Beautiful place to visit...Michelle
Lovely summery shots. I'm very sorry about your loss. It's hard, expected or not. I hope you all find comfort with each other sharing fond memories of them.
A gentle reminder that #FavouriteFotos is for posts over 2 years old. #Allseasons is probably where this was meant to be?
What a nice place quaint too good post and interesting 👍
Have a novascotiatastic week 👍
Beautiful photos! The lighthouse in sone of the finest I've seen.
My condolences on your loss.
Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/07/zen-garden.html
I love our Maritimes!
Such a picturesque place to visit. Great photos!
What a wonderful trip, I enjoyed hearing the history and your photos are amazing.
Visiting today from Anything Goes Linky 423 #3,4&5.
You have captured the beauty of the pretty place very well!
What a lovely looking town, and the cure little lighthouse of course. Thankyou for taking us there. Happy travels! Enjoy the rest of your week. I am joining you at Mosaic Monday.
I enjoyed reading so much. What a lovely town!
Thanks for the nice comment. And for the congratulations too.
I am very happy about the contribution to MosaicMonday again.
Kind regards from Heidrun
What a beautiful place to go to. Love the lighthouses.
It is so picturesque! We haven't visited much on either the west or the east coast!
www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
So beautiful.
www.rsrue.blogspot.com
This brought back so many awesome memories of our NS trip and visiting Peggys Cove.
Found your post at image-in-ing. My entries this week are numbered #45+46
Please join and share your posts with us https://esmesalon.com/tag/wordlesswednesday/
The tour was beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
My condolences, sorry for your loss.
Take care and best wishes.
Thanks for sharing your visit to Peggy's Cove. It is just the place I have been wanting to visit. I am hoping to take the ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia in the near future (recovering from two back surgeries currently).
Peggy's Cove is in my timeline on FB this week, since one of my friends was there visiting her daughter who married a local. Such beautiful place.'
Worth a Thousand Words
Beautiful.
I would love to visit NS one day. The monument is amazing.
I can see why so many people visit. That has to be the most picturesque place I have ever seen. I love the sculpture in the rock outcrop. That is amazing. And the lighthouse.
Looks like a beautiful fishing village. So picturesque. Love the lighthouse and Lobster Lane!
Love me some historic background so thank you very much for this gem! For a country that's younger than some of its inhabitants, Canada sure has some interesting history!
I've been to Nova Scotia and Peggy's Cove is indeed picturesque. I'm happy that you included the deGarthe monument, I don't remember seeing it. Karen (Back Road Journal)
This reminds me to blog about my road trip to Nova Scotia. I visited Peggy's Cove 30 years ago! We had taken the ferry from Bar Harbor. Such a beautiful lighthouse!
That was an interesting tour. I love the sculpture in the huge rock. You sure sound busy with the historical society .Well done for doing this for future generations. Sad to hear that you have lost friends. That happens more and more as you grow older.
This looks like such an interesting and beautiful place! I've never been to Nova Scotia. What a neat trip. Visiting from the Hearth and Soul linkup.
Your photography captures this place so well. I am a sucker for a lighthouse! Thank you for linking up.
What a wonderful and heartwarming blog post! Peggy's Cove is truly a gem of Nova Scotia, and your account beautifully captures the charm and history of this iconic lighthouse and its surroundings. It’s fantastic to hear that the area has been preserved and enhanced with the new boardwalks, ensuring that visitors can safely enjoy its stunning views and rich heritage.
Your personal connection to Peggy's Cove, having visited it both twenty years ago and recently, adds a special touch to your story. The information about William E. DeGarthe and his monumental sculpture is fascinating and adds depth to the narrative of this picturesque village.
Thank you for sharing your experience and the lovely photographs. It’s evident how much you appreciate the history and beauty of Peggy’s Cove. Your dedication to preserving local history through your volunteer work is truly admirable. Cherishing and preserving these special places helps keep their stories alive for future generations. Wishing you all the best with your historical archive project and hoping you have many more enriching travels ahead!
I have not been there, buy my parents have.
Post a Comment