Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse is located in a small fishing village called Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia, standing on glacially sculpted granite outcroppings along the rugged coastline. The original lighthouse was built in 1868 as a wooden structure, with living quarters for the lighthouse keeper below and a kerosene lamp with a lens for navigation placed on the roof. The reinforced concrete structure we see today was built in 1914, still retaining the iconic octagonal tower shape, standing 15 meters tall.

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse has served different purposes over the years. During World War II, it was used as a wireless station for the Royal Canadian Navy. It later functioned as a post office until 2009, when the post office was relocated elsewhere. The lighthouse’s top light was converted from manual to automatic in 1958. Initially, the light was red, then changed to white and green, before finally reverting to red in 2007 in accordance with international standards. Peggy's Cove Lighthouse is a classic white tower with a red roof, standing gracefully under blue skies and surrounded by endless ocean — elegant and beautiful, exuding an unspoiled natural charm. The lighthouse blends harmoniously with the surrounding houses, fishing boats, grassy fields, and sea, creating a picturesque scene.

Peggys Cove Lighthouse

Must-visit reason: Canada’s most beautiful lighthouse

Continent where the attraction is located: North America

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Canada

Province/State where the attraction is located: Nova Scotia

City where the attraction is located: Halifax