Visiting PEGGY'S COVE Lighthouse + POLLY'S COVE Hike | Our Epic Road Trip in NOVA SCOTIA, Canada!
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Our road trip in Nova Scotia continues and in today's video, we'll be visiting one of the most popular attractions in the whole province: Peggy's Cove! Peggy's Point Lighthouse, also known as Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, is pretty much an iconic symbol in Nova Scotia. This classic red-and-white lighthouse sits on a granite outcrop and it very well may be the most photographed lighthouse in all of Canada.
Normally, during the summer months, you can expect to find hundreds of visitors walking across these rocks, but we visited in summer 2020, which explains why we had the whole place almost all to ourselves.
As for the town of Peggy’s Cove, it was founded in 1811 when the Province of Nova Scotia issued a land grant of more than 800 acres to six families. The settlers relied primarily on fishing, though they also farmed and used the surrounding lands to raise cattle. By the early 1900s the population had peaked at about 300, and the community had its own schoolhouse, church, general store, and lobster cannery.
Today, the population of Peggy's Cove is much smaller with approximately 30 residents, and while it still remains a fishing community, it’s economy does rely quite heavily on tourism. There are plenty of cottages, restaurants and souvenir shops to choose from, but I think if you really want to experience the charm of the place, it’s worth spending the night so you can see have the place all to yourself once the tour buses and day-trippers (like us!) have gone.
After visiting the lighthouse, we drove to nearby Polly’s Cove. This is a 3.9-kilometre loop trail through coastal barrens that offers numerous look-offs and cliff views. We only completed a portion of the trail since we had quite a distance to cover before sundown, but we really enjoyed what we saw.
We hope you enjoyed this episode of our road trip in Nova Scotia and we'll see you in the next video where we explore Tatamagouche!
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Visiting PEGGY'S COVE Lighthouse + POLLY'S COVE Hike | Our Epic Road Trip in NOVA SCOTIA, Canada!
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I am glad that you mentioned the black rocks. Its pure common sense, but unfortunately many have died slipping on them and still do.
Nova Scotia is one of my favourite provinces so I am loving this series.
Peggy's Cove was the most memorable part of our cruise last summer. Loved it! Thanks for taking me back!
That's awesome! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. It's a lovely spot, isn't it?!
Ah just tumbled here guys this reminded me when me and my husband visited there in 2017 love this place just a perfect place to relax. Awesome British Columbia and the food especially the fish. This makes me wanting to go back there. Thanks for sharing guys. Toronto
The fish tacos and pizza look good . Canada is beautiful.
Thanks Johnny! We just loved it!
One Of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to on the planet and the people are so wonderful thank you for putting up the video
Thank you!
Ahh Peggy's Cove, my old stomping ground. Started working there as a safety/security officer (official title was... ugh... Rock Patroller) in 1998. Yup, the year Swissair flt. 111 crashed into the water 8 miles from the lighthouse. The gov't shut the rock patrollers down in 2000, and I went to driving & guiding tours out of Halifax to Lunenburg/Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove. Ya need to be there during a storm...(nodding vigorously)
Wow! That is incredible to hear John. You've certainly lived through some moments in history. Would love to visit during a storm just for the experience.
@@samuelandaudrey
I've had an interesting journey thus far.
A storm at The Cove can be pretty spectacular. Especially when you watch waves crash over the lighthouse.
Thanks for the recommendation interesting place to visit!!
Thanks Vonny!
Super refreshing video👌👌👌
Thank you for watching, Kritika! Wishing you a lovely weekend. 😊
Now that's a scenic light house !!😁
Thanks M V! It is truly iconic.
I love your videos so much!!! I look forward for the next one. U guys are the best 👍🏻 thanks for the great vibes 😃
Thank you Thiane!
Great road trip in Nova Scotia, I like it. Thanks a lot for posting!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Marcela! Thanks for watching. 😊
I was very surprised to see West African peanut stew on the menu of a tiny NS town. Lol. That's awesome. I have made the dish.
i dont know why i havent gotten any of your notifications of your videos in a long time i just happen to come across this one. btw this place was awesome i will have to visit one day.
Thanks Tommy! Great to hear from you. Hope you can soon. We just loved road tripping around NOva Scotia..
Hi ! that good video ! It is full of: beautiful places, very delicious food, and as always you very kind and charming !! Congratulations ! greetings from Buenos Aires !
Thank you, Adrian! We're glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings from Canada and wishing you a great weekend. 😊
Thanks for sharing your videos. Beautiful place.
All the best. Julia de Brampton
Thank you, Julia! We're glad you enjoyed the video. 🤗
The scenery, water and the greenery also looks awesome , aww the duck
Hehe, the ducks were very cute! 🦆✨
Hehe
Gorgeous guys 🙏.. thanks for sharing 🌿🌺❤️
Thank you very much VIcki!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video 👍 I hope to visit this place one day and admire its beauty with my own eyes 😊 See you next video
Thank you very much! Hope you can soon!
What a lovely trip! Very enjoyable, well made video too 🐳🍝😊
Thank you very much!
Hello, bonjour from France just to say thanks for your great videos. Be safe!
Bonjour! Merci!
Hi Friends!!. I am here, and always enjoy yours videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks for sharing. Hugs & kisses from Talcahuano Harbor, Chile!! 😁😁😁
Plinio! Thank you for watching. Wishing you and your family a great weekend. 😊
Hi!!))) Loved the video, really nice. I joined in your toast, but my tipple was whisky. Looking forward to part 2.)))))
Thanks Tony! Salut!
Hey Guys,
I so enjoy these trips so beautiful !!
Thanks Michael! We just loved this road trip.
Audrey, you always look so beautiful 🥰 I love watching the channel. Wholesome, fun, adventurous, and just always leave me with a happy feeling.
Ah, thank you very much!
The BC burger looks so good!
Thanks! It was fantastic.
Great to see your faces ..Be safe.. Hugs from Vermont !
Thanks Dan! All the best!
Amazing, cheers from Mostar!!
Ah, thank yoU! We sure miss Mostar!
Beautiful video
Thank you very much Matias!
It’s Chelsea again!! (I commented on your last video)
My face lit pup when you not only visited Peggy but also her sister cove Polly. Pollys Cove is SO underrated and it’s almost as if you get transported into the Scotland or Iceland greenery.
Social distanced hugs from your fellow Nova Scotian again and best of luck on the rest of your travels across my homeland of NS❤️
Ah, thank you very much Chelsea! We just loved Pollys Cove. Wish we had of budgeted more time to check it out though. All the best in Nova Scotia!
@18:45 Trapiche is a very popular winecdiwn here on Costa Rica... we can find at least 4 strains 3 blends and a reserve over here
That is really cool to hear!
Been there many times and every visit is amazing.
Great to hear Jason! What is it like in the winter?
@@samuelandaudreycold, high waves,can't go out on rocks,do not recommend,it;s a summer visit!
Beach hoping with dozens of dry pants for Sam! Great video!
Haha, we need to start keeping a dry pair in the car! 😅 It happened EVERY DAY!!
Kicking it ol school...Sam is rockin the Grizzlie ball cap!
Thanks Neil! Maybe my favourite hat...haha What is yours?
@@samuelandaudrey I used to work for the Grizzlies when I first started living out here in Vancouver in '98. Originally from Newfoundland....hope you both get to visit there some day! Favourite hat is my beloved Expos hat with my Japanese Hanshin Tigers hat a close second!
Nova Scotia is the king of day trips !
Indeed Dennis! Couldn't agree more :)
Thank you for another wonderful video highlighting Nova Scotia! With COVID and our mandatory 14 day isolation for travellers outside of the Atlantic provinces' bubble our tourism industry has been hit very hard this year. (Gratefully, the measures in place have kept us safe here and have kept our COViD case numbers very low). Hopefully when people watch your videos they will make plans to visit when travel is easier again.
THanks Sharon! I truly hope for that as well.
Rooms are so rustical and looking so nice 😊
Thanks LeAny! We just loved it.
Great video..👍
Thanks Paul!
See you soon in New Scotia !🧡
Thanks Bajlandia!
I visited Peggy`s Cove and loved the area Nice video guys and Keep Safe ........virus is out of control here in Montreal
Thanks for watching, Effie! We're glad to hear you had a nice visit there. I hope things get under control in Montreal. Stay safe!
Un video encantadador !!!
Muchas gracias Mariana!
Qué lugar tan bonito!🤩🤩
Sí, esta parte de Canadá es muy linda y super tranquila!✨✨
Cool😊
Thanks!
We have root beer everywhere here in the United States I like in Arkansas USA. But never heard of ginger beer but we do have ginger ale. That might be bought the same thing. I love yalls videos. I’m looking to visit Canada and Nova Scotia hopefully soon.
Thanks! It seems ginger ale is more readily available is that is often what I have as well. Here is an article about the differences: www.bundaberg.com/en-us/ginger-beer-vs-ginger-ale-is-there-a-difference/ Personally, I find the ginger beer has a much stronger taste and bite to it which I do like more. That being said I love ginger ale as well.
Always enjoyable and informative to watch. Sams salty shorts encounters are so funny. Maybe next time you guys can try drone shots. I'm sure the views are spectacular from above.
Thanks Jo! We definitely need to bring out the drone for the next trip.
Best things in travel are sights and food
Thanks! Totally agree!
My exact thought during the preview, theme of this trip is Sam getting his shorts wet.
Hehehe...that might be the name of our playlist!
Hey,,, I used to spend my summers in Hope BC !!
Hermoso lugar, la cabaña parece muy acogedora. En la sala se ve una muy linda cocina antigua. Se los ve muy felices. Un abrazo desde Argentina.
Muchas gracias Maria!
so cool to see you guys near me
So cool to hear! We loved Peggy's Cove.
@@samuelandaudrey thank you for the reply
Peggy's Cove light house , yes , it is so beautiful light house, but I can't make up my mind which light house looks better ,eather Portland light house or Paggy's light house. Both are so beautiful ! What about the Cape Bretton drive ...and Meat Cove. and use from Yarmouth ferry to back in Portland Maine , it saved ton a miles to drive.
Thanks Hyunsoo! We had a chance to visit Cape Breton the year before and found it stunning and ruggedly beautiful. Would love to see the Portland lighthouse someday.
I see you guys have a penchant for wines. 🥂🍾Nova Scotia is an emerging wine province for its favorable microclimates mainly on the Annapolis Valley facing the Bay of Fundy. Hope you get to check that out on your next visit. If you love Lunenburg, you’ll definitely LURV Annapolis Royal.
And of course, the Fall colours of Cape Breton Island at its peak (second to third week of October). And yes the rest of Canada thinks NS rains, fogs and snowmageddons. Many parts of the province including Halifax, actually do not hold snow long. I am not sure if someone suggested Carters Beach (1 hr fr Lunenburg further South) to you and Crystal Crescent Beach (30 mins fr Halifax)-they have Caribbean-like turquoise waters only that they’re usually almost all the time glacial. 😂 But absolutely pretty! ⚓️
Thanks David! For our next trip we'd love to visit Annapolis Valley. Also Cape Breton in the fall is on our bucket list for sure :)
@@samuelandaudrey na pregunta... El mejor momento pa visitar Buenos Aires y evitar a la multitud (de turistas)?
Samuel, maybe try packing some swim shorts on future trips, just in case you want to get in the water hahahaha Hopefully the wound heals fast
I definitely need to pack some next time!
Awesome. If you ever want to see another side of Peggys, get some wetsuits and snorkel in the cove before you get to the lighthouse. It's pretty underneath.
That sounds awesome!
Hola Audrey y Samuel.
Que risa me dio Samuel, al comienzo del video, esta mojado y dice que parece otra cosa, 😂😂😂, en 🇦🇷 diría se hizo pipí.
Audrey, hermoso lugar y mejores sus imágenes, aplausos para los dos.
Saludos desde Córdoba Edgardo 🍷
Jajaja...muchas gracias Edgardo!
So cute the duckies. Pero en el horno holandés de Daniel hubieran estado muy lindos también. 🤔🇦🇷❤️
Thanks Martín.
Peggy's Cove is famed for its picturesque and typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Although this unique environment has been designated a preservation area, it is still an active fishing community.
Tourists die on those rocks every year despite the signage and roped. You won’t see many locals there ✌️🇨🇦
Interesting to hear.
Sad that people don't respect those rules.
Nice video👌👌
Thanks C P!
@@samuelandaudrey your welcome 😊😊
Me encantan sus videos, los sigo hace mucho, me encantaria que esten en castellano o argentino jajaajaj les mando un beso enorme!
Muchas gracias Silvana!
I have really liked this video.
17:18 - "wir trinken Wein" - what made Audrey to speak German? Germany has great wines, too; some people don't even know about it.
I've lived/ continue to in Germany. Their wines, food and people are amazing. Only recently left Berlin because France was going under lockdown.
Hehe, our AirBnB host was from Germany, so I think I just had German on the brain.😅 And we do get some German wines over here in Canada - we often buy the Riesling. So good!🍷✨
A lot of Germans escaped/left Germany during the war/ and after to live in Argentina.
Brilliant Vid again guys. Love it. Must admit though, feeling a bit down because "Big Tam!" has died. Being Scottish, we have lost the Legendary Sir Sean Connery at 90 years. Will have a couple of Scotch Malts to salute him. Do you guys like any of his films?
Thanks Paul! Ah, that was such sad news. I watched the Bond videos and also remember him well in The Rock.
What was that Argentine wine called? Love your videos!
"The ginger one has more bite, so I prefer the ginger," says a "ginger" (Samuel) LOL!
Hahaha...all in on the ginger over here!
@@samuelandaudrey Hah you are visiting Nova Scotia, my home province. Lived in Halifax for 22 years. Now live in Winnipeg. If you are going back to Halifax, you should eat a donair, it's one of the best foods to get in Halifax. The best place to get it is Scotia Square Mall on Barrington Street in a Lebanese place called Mezze. Don't forget to get their chicken souvlaki wrap. It's to die for. You should also go to the Turkish Restaurant on Spring Garden Road. They make mouth watering adana kebabs with Turkish rice and Greek feta salad.
@@samuelandaudrey You need to stop off at Springhill, Nova Scotia. You need to visit the Anne Murray Museum. Don't forget to stop in Baddeck, to see the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and then to Louisburg National Historical Site. The site is a 18th century French fortress where people are dressed in 18th century costumes and they make three types of bread : rich man's bread, soldier's bread and poor man's bread. Baddeck and Louisbourg are in Cape Breton.
@@samuelandaudrey I You should also go to Digby Nova Scotia, famous for scallops. You can scoop them off the beach and eat them. There delicious. Don't forget to see Port Royal, the oldest French settlement in Canada built in 1605 by sieur de Monte and Samuel de Champlain.
@@samuelandaudrey You have seen a lot of Nova Scotia but you have missed a lot of other gems.
Holiii chicos..
Que bellos lugares. Audrey y Sam, este viaje lo hicieron ahora en este año?..... Abrazos a mis chicos viajeros que los amo, por sus hermosos videos.. CHAOOOO.
Muchas gracias Alejandra! Visitamos este verano.
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Ah, thank yoU!
Me encanta que tengan sutitulo
Muchas gracias Claudia!
Happy Halloween
Thanks Mahinda! A very belated happy halloween!
@@samuelandaudrey your welcome and a Happy Belated Thanksgiving.
Jan 2020 - Please be aware that there is a mammoth viewing deck planned for construction at Peggy's Cove by June 2020, with cantilevered portions of the deck that will necessitate grading the granite boulders, pouring tons of concrete, and irrevocably changing this iconic view forever from many view planes. If you are concerned about this issue, and want more information, join the FB Group, Save the Natural Beauty of Peggy's Cove. Over 700,000 visitors go to this site annually, and if they do, they won't see this view anymore, unless the plans of Develop NS are stopped or curtailed.
The comment below should have read January 2021, and the project's completion date is scheduled for June 2021.
Thanks for letting us know.
I have enjoyed watching your maritime adventures, particularly Nova Scotia. So much so it has inspired me and my better half to hopefully take a trip next year 2022 ( hopefully if boarders remain open when they re open to non Canadian residents/citizens this September 2021 ) You have helped me put together a itinerary. Just got to make to make the decision whether to book or not. Only thing putting me off is the testing and uncertainly of restrictions being reimposed by UK government or Canadian government coupled with all the testing it sounds stressful. I do feel the testing regime will be in place for quite some time, maybe years. Saying that I do understand and appreciate it is for everyone's mutual safety. Will give it a lot of thought... subscribed some time back...
Thank you very much! That is exciting to hear! I hope by next year things will loosen up if it is safe. We just filmed another series in Nova Scotia that will be coming out on our channel soon.
@@samuelandaudrey Will be good to see new Nova Scotia uploads from you both. I really enjoy the content and production quality, really sets you apart....
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Thanks Michael!
It’s so crazy, I’m from Nova Scotia, Halifax born and raised (outside of a short five year “stay” in Alberta), and I feel like y’all know more and have seen more of my province than I have.
I felt I went everywhere but definitely have not eaten everywhere and I’ve never even heard of Blue Rock. 😂
Thanks Jamie! That means a lot to us coming from a local. Hope you can explore more of your province soon! We'd love to return again next year.
I am watching ur videos from long time ago i love ur bounding n ur way of capturing different places.i am wana see u in pakistan plz come to pakistan i sure u will love my country
Thank you very much Amna! Would love to someday.
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It has a bit of a Scandinavian vibe
I can see that! I thought the same of Lunenburg - especially the structures along the harbour.
Una pena que no tenga opción de activar subtítulos en Español. Que belleza de lugar !!!
Saludos chicos!
¡Muchas gracias! ¡Lo siento! Tenemos los subtítulos en español ahora.
@@samuelandaudrey Muchas Gracias !!!
great job guys so pretty
Thank you for watching! 🤗 Wishing you a great weekend!
Mate, please don't mess about with wounds that don't heal. Get thee to a GP. Here in the UK, they're doing video consults and can call in prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice. Don't know if it's like that in Canada?
Thanks Becca! Glad to report that is got better.
What time of the year, did you guys visit?
This was around the beginning of September.
the only problem with the east coast is 'the sea water is cold ' but maybe with climate change it might get warmer haha
Yeah, it is not the Caribbean that is for sure...haha
why didn't you guys climb that light house, despite your brevity of time?
Thanks Midhun! Great question. It actually wasn't open so we just got to view it from different vantage points on the rocks.
Is Cape Breton on your itinerary?
Not this time around, but we did visit Cape Breton and drive the Cabot Trail last summer. There's a video of that on the channel. 😊
@@samuelandaudrey that's my native area but I couldn't visit this year due to the Atlantic Bubble travel restrictions.
@7:28 Again!? 🤣
hahaha
I have a question how are you travelling these days
Hi Reena, all of our travels this year have been within Canada - mainly nature escapes and visits to small towns. We did have to complete a 14-day quarantine in order to travel in the Atlantic Bubble, but it was worth it since we spent the whole summer out east close to family.
Nice you two are great
#TeamPineappleOnPizza
Hehehe...I'm definitely on that team!
YOU LOOK GORGEOUS GIRL I REALLY LOVE YOU 👌
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Hey Dhanush! How are you?
No se pueden activar subtítulos en español. 😰😨
¡Muchas gracias! ¡Lo siento! Tenemos los subtítulos en español ahora.
Love your videos! If your looking for a tour of a little visited part of the province with waterfalls, karst gypsum sinkholes, 500 year hemlock's, a healthy black ash (Nova Scotia's rarest tree), and it's own unique bit of culture and history, send me a message. I would love to show you around. Have a great day :)
Thank youv ery much Lennon!
@@samuelandaudrey Found a new waterfall today, hope you are having good adventures!!!
Again!? 🤣
;)
I sprinkle red pepper flakes and parmesan on my pizza. Easier to eat with a knife and fork.
That sounds tasty.
Pineapple on pizza. I'm Italian. Thats just not cool.
Hehehe...indeed! That is not an option for an authentic Italian pizza.
Your videos would benefit by less of you and more of where you're visiting. You really don't need to be in 90% of the frames. It's not artistic - it's annoying.
I'm sure you can find channels that do just that. Enjoy!
Are you joking? Audrey makes the videos much more enjoyable and Sam as well.