Peggy’s Cove Rock Walk

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

*Please note: that our trips are designed for private groups only with the minimum number of people in each group listed with our rates. We no longer cater to solo or couple travelers and you are unable to join an existing group.

Home to a year-round population of a mere 37 people, this little fishing village is one of the most photographed places in Canada. There is no shortage of history and eerie tales about this rugged exposed cove. Over the years the people here have had their share of ups and downs, including the tragedy of Swiss Air 111, numerous shipwrecks, and living on the edge of the open Atlantic and its’ ever-changing weather patterns. This barren exposed landscape has created an iconic Nova Scotia scene with brightly colored houses and weathered fishing shacks that dot the coastline.

Join us as we venture through this barren landscape transformed some 12,000 years ago by glaciers. Hiking through the coastal barrens we will learn about the unique vegetation in this area and the wildlife that calls this stark landscape home. Many of the plants found here are usually located much further north in the tundra of Canada. This hike gives you a grand perspective of how the human settlement has utilized the reach resources of the sea and a seemingly untouched landscape which has seen few changes since the last ice age. Keep your camera handy as you never know when you may spot a whale or seals playing just off the coast here.

What other travelers have to say:

Peggy’s Cove hike – “Our informative and picturesque hike through the barrens to Peggy’s Cove (with a bonus stop at the Halifax Public Gardens) was perfect. Our guides were fun, knowledgeable and patient with an infectious love of Halifax and Nova Scotia.”

Tulsa, Oklahoma

A must in Halifax, combining hiking & sightseeing – “The scenery was very beautiful and Line introduced to us to the local flora and even made us tasting some edible plants and berries. The hiking was around 1 hour. For us, the hiking was the highlight of our tour, really enjoyed it.”

Andreas, Montreal Canada

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Moderate Overall Difficulty
(10:00am-4:00pm) Tour Length
4.0 Km Walking Distance

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Rates:

10+ Guests::

$150.⁰⁰/Guest

8-10 Guests::

$175.⁰⁰/Guest

(All prices are subject to 15% tax)

Trail rating:

This single track trail consists of some exposed rocks and slight inclines at times. Wooden planks have been positioned over wet patches and the barren landscape means very few trees, sunscreen is highly recommended.

The fine print:

*Please note that our trips are designed for private groups only with the minimum number of people in each group listed with our rates. We no longer cater to solo or couple travelers and you are unable to join an existing group.

Inclusions: Transportation, hike, & tour guide.

*Does not include guide gratuities.

Potential Add-ons:

Picnic: Build your own wrap w/assorted meats, water, juice, season fruits, salad & local smoked salmon (prices vary)

Restaurant: We can also make a reservation at a local restaurant if requested - $15 to $25 CAD per person (approximate)

Once your "private tour" date is established we will send out an invoice for the full payment that can be paid directly online. We accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express for payments.

Once full payment is confirmed, we will make arrangements for your pick-up directly from your accommodations for the start date of your private day tour with us.

*Please note we have a 7-day cancellation policy for a full refund for this particular tour.

**We reserve the right to cancel or alter any experience due to weather conditions.

About Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Legend has it that the name came from the sole survivor of a shipwreck at Halibut Rock which can be seen near the back end of the cove. Artist and resident William deGarthe said she was a young woman while others claim she was a little girl who was traumatized by the ordeal and could not remember her name and the family who adopted her called her Peggy, which was short for Margaret.

The cove is situated at the head of St. Margaret’s Bay, hence the given name to the young girl. In both versions, the young shipwreck survivor married a resident of the cove and became known as “Peggy of the Cove” attracting visitors from around the bay who eventually named the village, Peggy’s Cove. Every year many artists and photographers flock to Peggy’s Cove to experience this quaint little active fishing village and favourite tourist destination.