Nova scotia lighthouses

Planning a trip to Nova Scotia, Canada? A road trip from Halifax to Lunenburg known as the Lighthouse Route is one of the must-do things in Nova Scotia. The best stops along the way include Peggy's Cove, Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.

Known as the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Route, he south shore out of Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia, is a wonderful, colorful adventure. The lighthouse route is fun and beautiful, one of the best road trips you can do in the Maritimes of Canada.

You've heard of Peggy's Cove and the Cabot Trail but have you heard of the concrete garden and Pictou Island? We've put together a list of the 10 most unusual things we've discovered in Nova Scotia to inspire your next adventure!

Feb 4, 2016 - I spent a week at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada and need to figure out when I am going back!

From the famous Cabot Trail through historic Lunenburg to an idyllic fishing village of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia has all you need for a perfect road trip.

Located by the Atlantic Ocean on the southern coast of Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove is a very quaint fishing village with this beautiful lighthouse. There is a large area of beautifully ocean carved granite rock surrounding the lighthouse. However you must always be wary of the ocean waves because there are several tourists every year are swept off the rocks by the occasional unexpectedly high waves! I have been 3 times and will always make the detour whenever I'm in that region of the…

On the Roadside features the travel photography of Jon Bilous, available as art prints and framed artwork for your home.

Halifax's history and attractions

The iconic Peggy's Cove lighthouse is one of the most photographed spots in Canada, but there’s much more to the village than its historic beacon.