A private, chauffeured journey along Nova Scotia's legendary South Shore — from the wind-scoured granite of Peggy's Cove lighthouse to the UNESCO World Heritage streets of old Lunenburg. Utterly bucket-list.
What to expect
Your guide collects you dockside and whisks you past fishing villages and boulder-strewn coastline to Peggy's Cove, where the candy-red lighthouse perches on one of Canada's most photographed granite shores. From there, the route winds south to UNESCO-listed Lunenburg — a living 18th-century colonial town of jewel-coloured clapboard homes, independent galleries, and legendary seafood shacks. En route, your guide shares the deep-roots stories of Acadian settlers, the rum-running era, and the Bluenose schooner legacy. The return journey hugs the Atlantic, ensuring every mile is as scenic as the destinations.
Good to know
Full loop runs ~7–8 hours; confirm all-aboard time with your ship and book accordingly. Pre-booking essential — this private format fills fast on peak summer sailings. Down East Tours picks up directly at the Halifax cruise pier.