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Peggy`s Point Lighthouse c.1995
© Courtesy Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Peggy`s Point Lighthouse c.1995
Peggy's Cove is one of the most popular tourist spots in Nova Scotia and the lighthouse may be the most photographed in the world. Visitor's are able to mail their post cards at the Post Office inside the lower level of the lighthouse. Peggy's Cove and the lighthouse may be reached on Highway 333 from Halifax, or Highway 103 from Halifax to Exit 5 and then Highway 333.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Contributor: Dan Conlin.
Photographs: Light and rocks Kevin Sebesky; Close up and plaque, Peter MacCulloch
Sources: List of Lights 1874-1991, Blunt`s Pilotage 1868, Dept of Marine Annual Reports, Against Darkness and Storm by Harry Thurston.
Peggys Point Lighthouse   Specs at a glance...
Body of WaterSt. Margaret's Bay
CountyHRM
RegionSouth Shore
Scenic DriveLighthouse Route
Tower Height050ft
Height Above Water067ft
Characteristic1992: Fixed Green. 2009: Fixed Red.
Still standing:True
Still operating:True