Peggy's Cove Today

Peggy's Cove, a small picturesque fishing village, (population 60) surrounds a narrow
ocean inlet which provides a safe haven for boats during the Atlantic's rough weather.

In August 1914, the present lighthouse was built to replace the old wooden structure that had previously served both as a dwelling-house for the lighthouse keeper, and as a lighthouse, with a lantern on top of its roof. During World War II, it was used as a Radio Station for the Royal Canadian Navy. This old house, many can still remember, had withstood many a storm, and hurricanes, but finally was so badly damaged by "Hurricane Edna" in 1954, that it was decided shortly afterwards to demolish it.

A lighthouse built on the large smooth wave washed granite rocks is the crowning feature of this beautiful Atlantic cove. A large parking area has been blended in near the lighthouse for visitor access and during mild weather, you can walk over the huge boulders to enjoy the splendid view in all directions.

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse stands on a smooth rock-ledge dipping into the Atlantic ocean.

This 100 ft. long granite outcropping has carvings of 32 fishermen, their wives and children. It took deGarthe ten years to complete his mural. William deGarthe's incredible tribute to Canadian fishermen.

▲ Michael Morash showing a young boy a
lobster just as he and Graham Fralick came ashore as darkness settled over the Cove.

▲ Murray (left) and Darrel inside Murray's Lobster Bound waiting for 7am to head out lobstering on the first day of the season.

Beales Bailiwick
Our Espresso on deck serves fair-trade organic coffees, freshly baked cookies and Cornish pasties. Old Red Schoolhouse - a venue for performance and fine art. (see web site for upcoming events)

Located in the village of Peggy's Cove on Nova Scotia's south shore. We specialize in Nova Scotian and Canadian crafts, art and fashions for men and women.

124 Peggy's Point Road,
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
B3Z 3S2

Phone: 902-823-2099
Fax: 902-823-2059
Email: shop@beales.ns.ca
Web site: www.beales.ns.ca

The Sou' Wester's two-level gift shop offers an extensive collection of gifts and souvenir items in every price range. Our selection includes textiles from tartan kilts and yard goods to jackets for both fine and foul weather. Ceramics, bone china, crystal, pewter and brassware are available including souvenir, household and kitchen items. We also feature books and music by local authors and artists, paintings and ready-to-frame prints, as well as hand-carved birds and decoys. There is something to suit every taste at The Sou' Wester Gift Shop.

178 Peggy's Point Road,
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
B3Z 3S2

Phone: 902-823-2561
Fax: 902-823-2349
Email: souwester@hfx.eastlink.ca
Website: www.peggys-cove.com

Peggy's Cove Gift Shop offers a wide range of Nova Scotia products, including souvenirs, sweaters, T-shirts, and books to name a few. All products are made in Canada.

Jo Beale Gallery. I have made room for my work and that of other Atlantic artists to create a gallery, Painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, prints, Representational to conceptual imagery, So that others may visit, have tea And experience art in a relaxed setting.

Jo Beale Gallery
154 Peggy's Point Road
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
Canada B3Z 3S2

Tel: 902 823-1960
Fax: 902 823-2059

shop@beales.ns.ca
www.jobealegallery.ne

Beale's Bailiwick is getting a solid foundation after being attacked by roaring waves which almost washed it into the Cove many a time. You can see why from this photo below which was taken during Hurricane Bill. Hopefully the new dam will prevent these devestating acts. The dam should be four feet higher because wasves will still spill over this one. The original dam was taken out a few years ago by a hurricane. The firshermen built it in the early 1900's.

Eric and his brother Michael were just getting ready to go lobstering. Eric is in the red coat. Later I captured a shot of him as he was heading toward Dover to look his lobster traps. The blue boat below "Miss Peggy's Cove" is Michael's.