Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, Nova Scotia Photography Hot Spot
This location is a sunrise, sunset, and Milky Way location photography hot spot. Plan your trip around; the Milky Way is visible, and in this area, you can clearly see the Milky Way while the moon is out. You can create dynamic Milky Way images at this location between April and October. See our Dark Sky Photography Info page for more details about Milky Way photography.
Peggy’s Cove is a small rural community located on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia’s Halifax Regional Municipality, the site of Peggy’s Point Lighthouse (established 1868).
Nova Scotia’s 160 lighthouses span the province and are world-famous attractions. One of Nova Scotia’s most famous features, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, is a historic landmark known for its picturesque beauty.
To immerse yourself in nature, visit Peggy’s Cove and enjoy the beach as waves come at you. Bring a jacket to wrap up with from the wind and dress in shoes or sandals. Stay on the dry white rocks. To ensure safety when enjoying Peggy’s Cove, visit.
The small coastal town of Peggy’s Cove is known for its picturesque and typical East Coast look, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Although it is now designated as a preservation area, it has not lost its status as a thriving fishing town.
Peggy’s Cove can be reached on Highway 333 just an hour outside Halifax. The lighthouse is reachable by either Highway 333 from Halifax or Highway 103 from Halifax to Exit 5 and Route 333.
Read all about the history of the lighthouse
Oceanstone Seaside Resort – The Best Resort in Town!
8650 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Where the Atlantic Ocean greets you at your doorstep. They’re the perfect choice for your coastal getaway. Nestled into a seaside community just outside Halifax and minutes from Peggy’s Cove, you will find a premier resort destination for rest and relaxation.
From their fantastic cottages and inn rooms to their onsite restaurant, Oceanstone Seaside Resort is a place you must experience at least once (and then again and again)! This is the perfect place to stay for Milky Way and Landscape Photographers. Peggy’s Cove is just down the road. They’re sure to please you if you need a winter getaway by the fire or a summertime beach vacation. The intimate setting is perfect for gatherings of various sizes or relaxing family vacations. They also host many events, such as “Up Close & Coastal,” whiskey tastings, learning seminars, and more. This is a perfect destination for Destination Wedding Photographers to offer to their clients as an option! There’s always something to do or a new way to relax. Go and see what the seaside has to provide you with, and photograph the Milky Way right from the porch of your room. It’s time to dip your toes in the water.
The Oceanstone Seaside Resort is one of our all-time favorite places that we have stayed in the years we have been traveling.
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