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WORTH A TRIP
PROSPECT
As pretty as Peggy's Cove, Prospect doesn't attract a fraction of the tourist traffic.
An undeveloped trail starts at the end of Indian Point Rd and leads 3km along the
coast past plenty of perfect picnic spots. There's not a lot of room to park at the
trailhead, so you may need to leave your vehicle on the side of the road heading in-
to the village.
If you enjoy Prospect, consider exploring more by taking other roads off Hwy 333
to the other incredibly scenic, less-visited cove villages in the area.
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Peggy's Cove
Peggy's Cove is one of the most visited fishing towns in Canada and for a good reason:
the rolling granite cove highlighted by a perfect red-and-white lighthouse exudes a
dreamy seaside calm, even through the parading tour buses. Most visitors hop off their
air-con bus, snap a few pictures, then get right back on the bus. If you stick around,
you'll find it surprisingly easy to chat with the friendly locals (there are only 45 of them)
and settle into fishing-village pace. At 43km west of Halifax on Hwy 333, it makes a
mellow day trip from the city.
It's best to visit before 10am in the summer, as tour buses arrive in the middle of the
day and create one of the province's worst traffic jams.
Sights
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse NOTABLE BUILDING
( 9:30am-5:30pm May-Oct) The highlight of the cove is this picture-perfect lighthouse,
which for many years was a working post office. Meander around the granite landscape
that undulates much like the icy sea beyond.
DeGarthe Gallery GALLERY
( 902-823-2256; admission $2; on demand) See paintings by local artist William
deGarthe (1907-83), who sculpted the magnificent 30m-high Fishermen's Monument in-
to a rock face in front of the gallery.