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Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg: Private Small-Group South Shore

Journey along Nova Scotia's legendary South Shore to two of the most photogenic destinations in Canada — the granite-swept lighthouse at Peggy's Cove and the UNESCO World Heritage fishing town of Lunenburg. This is the quintessential Nova Scotia day, done in style.

What to expect

Your expert local guide collects you at the pier and sweeps you out of the city along the Lighthouse Route. At Peggy's Cove you'll stand at the base of Canada's most iconic lighthouse, perched on enormous wave-sculpted boulders with the Atlantic crashing below. Lunenburg's pastel-painted waterfront unfolds next — a living UNESCO Heritage Site with independent galleries, working boatyards, and the best fish chowder of your life. The return journey hugs the coastline through fishing villages that feel untouched by time.

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Down East Tours (Halifax)
CAD 195–245 per person (private small-group; confirm current rate at booking)
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Good to know

Full day — typically 7–8 hours. Pre-book well in advance as private spots fill fast on port days. Confirm your all-aboard time and communicate it to your guide; most operators build in a 90-minute buffer. Wear rubber-soled shoes for the Peggy's Cove rocks — they are dangerously slippery when wet.

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