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Peggy’s Cove Winter Tour

Visit Canada's 🇨🇦 most photographed lighthouse in the rugged beauty of winter!

Highlights

LOCATION: PEGGY’S COVE, NS

DATES: AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND

DURATION: 4-5 HOURS

LOCAL HOST & DRIVER: GEORDIE MOTT

ACTIVITIES: WALKING, HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY, SIGHT-SEEING

PHYSICAL RATING: EASY to MODERATE

PICK UP LOCATION: DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MIN 1 – MAX 10

TRANSPORT: 2010 MERCEDES SPRINTER

COST: $675 CAD + TAX FOR 1-4 GUESTS

EXTRA GUESTS: $75 + HST PER PERSON

BOOKING: DATE REQUIRES CONFIRMATION

About this Tour

❄️ Our Peggy’s Cove winter tour available Nov 1st to May 31st ❄️

 

The village Peggy’s Cove and her lighthouse have become iconic Canadian images as one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world!

With fewer crowds than in the summer, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts alike can get up close to the lighthouse and have time to compose spectacular images from a snow-covered perspective, capturing a very different image than those traditionally taken during the peak busy season.

 

 

At this latitude in winter, sunrise comes later and sunset happens earlier which is ideal for photographers looking to make the pilgrimage to Peggy’s Cove. The winter backdrop usually often has larger and more spectacular waves detonating on the granite base of the lighthouse. Plus, winter is prime lobster season in this part of Nova Scotia from late November to May. There can be lots of activity and we often find the local fisherman and their boats coming in and out of the working cove throughout the day.

The tourists may be fewer but the restaurant and gift shop are open year-round to grab a coffee and warm up inside if need be. If you dress right and have a sense of adventure, winter would be ideal to visit and photograph the centuries-old fishing village and spectacular landscape of Peggy’s Cove with us.

 

Discover Halifax’s 5 Reasons to Visit Peggy’s Cove In Winter

 

Experience Includes

  • There are no crowds at Peggy’s Cove in the winter and we truly have this dramatic setting all to ourselves.
  • Watch the local lobster industry in action through the winter months and learn about this invaluable seafood to NS.
  • Multimedia Storytelling: Our guides use a variety of archival multimedia – images, first-hand audio accounts, film and video, to bring the history of Peggy’s Cove to life.
  • Photo Tips: Our local guides are photographers and artists who can offer tips and tricks to help you take stunning lighthouse photos and elevate your travel photography skills.
  • Guided Private Tour: We lead you on a guided walk through Peggy’s Cove and share stories about the local characters, the historic buildings, and vibrant fishing industry that creates an intimate and meaningful travel experience.

 

 

Good to Know

  • We specialize in accommodating couples, small groups and families to ensure personalized attention from your guide.
  • Comfortable and warm transportation for small groups is provided, including hotel pick-up and drop-off in downtown Halifax.
  • The tour goes snow, rain or shine and involves light walking so wear comfortable shoes and dress for a variety of weather conditions on the coast. Dress for the conditions.
  • A mix of history, storytelling, and photography make this an unforgettable view of Peggy’s Cove for history buffs and curious travellers alike.

 

 

Sample Itinerary

  • 10:00 – Pick up from downtown Halifax
  • 11:00 – Arrive at Peggy’s Cove
  • 11:15 – Explore the lighthouse area
  • 12:00 – Visit Sou’Wester gift shop and restaurant
  • 12:15 – Walk through the fishing village
  • 13:30 – Arrive at Polly’s Cove Hiking Trail for a short hike
  • 14:00 – Depart Polly’s Cove
  • 15:00 – Arrive back in Halifax for the afternoon

 

5 hours – 120 km round trip

 

 

 

Highlights

  • Tour guides are local professional artists & photographers
  • Small, personalized groups of 10 guests or less
  • Private tours with flexible start times based around the weather
  • Explore & photograph the village & glacier-scarred landscape
  • Learn about the artists & characters who’ve called the Cove home
  • Discover an easy nature hike just 4 km down the coast
  • Easy-to-use camera phone tips to improve your travel photos
  • Experience the area’s history through the NS Archives
  • Hotel pick up & drop off from downtown Halifax
  • Complimentary beverages (bottled water, pop, juice, etc)
  • The tour length is approximately 5.5 hours

 

 

Meet Your Guide

Geordie Mott is the owner and tour director with Picture Perfect Tours and has led hundreds of tours to Peggy’s Cove since 2015. Whether it’s been for smaller teams, large bus groups or even virtual tours – he always finds it exciting to showcase what makes the lighthouse, village and area around Peggy’s Cove so captivating.

 

 

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