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St Margarets Bay Peggys Cove Lighthouse Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada has adorned the coastal shores since this structure was built in 1915.

While driving along the Lighthouse Route in Nova Scotia, Canada, tourists have made Peggy's Cove Lighthouse at St. Margaret's Bay one of the most photographed in the world. Standing on the large flattened boulders along the coastal shore of St. Margaret's ...
Peggys Cove Lighthouse Coastline Nova Scotia Canada

Along the coastline of Nova Scotia, Canada at Peggy's Cove, stands one of the most well known and most photographed lighthouses in Canada.

The coastline of Nova Scotia, Canada has had the point at Peggy's Cove lit since 1868 when a lighthouse was placed at the eastern entrance to Margaret's Bay. The first lighthouse was a wooden tower which was replaced by this newer model in 1915.S ...
Peggys Cove Town St Margarets Bay Nova Scotia

Small fishing boats and heritage buildings line the waterfront of the town of Peggy's Cove in St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A popular tourist location is the small fishing town of Peggy's Cove in St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada where unique houses and buildings line the coastal shores. A town rich in cultural and heritage, the activities for visitors is endless ...
Coastal Sunset Peggys Cove Lighthouse Nova Scotia

The water laps up along the rugged coastal shore at St. Margaret's Bay, Nova Scotia as Peggy's Cove Lighthouse glistens in the sunset lighting.

The flat rocks surrounding Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia are ideal for walking across to capture beautiful pictures of the lighthouse. Sunset is an incredible time of day along these coastal shores as the lighting r ...
St Margarets Bay Sunset Nova Scotia Canada

From Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia, Canada one can sit along the rocky coastline and watch the sunset hues span the sky above St. Margaret's Bay.

Picturesque scenery surrounds St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada especially at sunset when a unique lighting glistens off the rocky shoreline. Standing at Peggy's Cove, small inlets run along the coastline as the sun disappears across the horizon ...
Sunset Moon Peggys Cove Lighthouse Nova Scotia Canada

The moon has already risen and shines brightly amongst the sunset lighting over Peggy's Cove Lighthouse situated in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Peggy's Cove Lighthouse has lit the coastline from St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada since 1868, but the lighthouse seen today was built in 1915 which replaced the first wooden lighthouse. This lighthouse was only moved 50 feet west from the orig ...
Picturesque Sunset Peggys Cove Lighthouse Nova Scotia

The picturesque scenery of the coastline of Nova Scotia, Canada at sunset where Canada's most photographed lighthouse stands on the point at Peggy's Cove.

Since 1915, the current tower, home to the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, has watched over the rugged coastline where the Atlantic Ocean shows its fury. On this quiet day, the waves gently lap against the rocks a ...
Sunset Peggys Cove Lighthouse Nova Scotia

A moon appears early in the sunset sky above Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada.

From the rocky shores of St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada, a stunning sunset encompasses the area where Peggy's Cove Lighthouse stands on the point. Rising into the pastel colors of the sky, the moon makes an early appearance while the b ...
Peggys Cove Lighthouse With Sunset Moon Nova Scotia

A calming sunset over Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada with the moon starting to rise into the pastel colored sky.

The perfect picture is hard to capture but this one taken at Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia, Canada captures the beauty of the sunset lighting, the crescent moon rising into the sky and the lighthouse illuminating itself as night settles in. The cur ...
Peggys Cove Lighthouse Blue Hour St Margarets Bay

During blue hour, the light at Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada sends out a greenish yellow starry glow.

The beacon atop Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in St. Margaret's Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada emits a beautiful colored glow during blue hour. The water gently laps up against the rocky coastline as the horizon brightens in soft pastel colors from the rem ...
Stranded Fishing Boats Halls Habour Nova Scotia

Fishing boats tied to the wharf in Halls Harbour in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia are stranded at low tide.

In the midst of the fog, the tide is at its lowest which leaves many of the fishing boats in Halls Harbour in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia stranded. When the tide changes and begins to fill the harbour, the boats tied up to the wharf are free ...
Fog Bank Halls Habour Nova Scotia

A fog bank sits above Halls Harbour in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada as boats remain tied to the wharf.

In the small town of Halls Harbour in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, a fog bank has moved in over the area creating a mystical aura around the town. Fishing boats tied to the wharf will await the return of high tide and the fog to dissipate befor ...
Fishing Boats Halls Harbour Nova Scotia

The tide is out in Halls Harbour in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia leaving fishing boats tide up to the dock stranded for a while.

As the fog settles in around Halls Harbour in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, fishing boats are left ashore as the tide reaches its lowest point. At high tide, the channel fills with water allowing fishermen to load up and head out for t ...
Alternative Energy Windmill Veil Fog

The sun glowing in the foggy evening reveals a windmill in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A foggy evening slightly reveals a windmill at the Pubnico Point Wind Farm. The sun is a backdrop to the outline of the windmill. The windmill looks like a shadow in the foggy evening. The sun glows through the clouds revealing the windmill. Windmill ...
Historic Town Of Lunenburg At Sunset

A beautiful evening of the town of Lunenburg reflect on the waters of the harbour.

The sun sets on the charming harbour town of Lunenburg. The lights of the town reflect on the harbour waters. This quaint town of Lunenburg has a few boats sitting at the harbour. A beautiful blue sky with soft clouds add to the town's charm. Waterfront ...
Historic Horse Drawn Wagon Wharf Road Sherbrooke Village

In the town of Sherbrooke Village, a horse drawn wagon travels along Wharf Road.

A horse drawn wagon travels along Wharf Road in historic Sherbrooke Village. A woman dresses in historic clothing walks along the street. Horses pulling a wagon traveling along the Main Road, Wharf Road, in the Sherbrooke Village Museum (a restored ...
Crescent Beach Sand Patterns Nova Scotia

Long wavy line patterns are indented in the wet sand of Crescent Beach in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The wet sand of Crescent Beach (Nova Scotia) shows long wavy lines. The lines are indented in the white sand. This view of the beach shows a seemingly endless sandy shoreline. A few buildings and trees can be seen in the far distance. Patterns in ...
Red Bench At Cape Forchu

A red bench looks out onto Yarmouth Harbour at Cape Forchu in Nova Scotia.

At the Cape Forchu Lighthouse, a red bench sits on a grassy hill over looking Yarmouth Harbour. Two people can enjoy the view from the red bench. Bright yellow wildflowers are in view of the red bench. A beautiful sunny day to sit and enjoy the view ...
Waterfront Halifax Tall Ship The Mar

Docked at the Queen's Landing Wharf at the Halifax waterfront, is the tall ship, The Mar.

The Mar is docked at the Queen's Landing Wharf on the Halifax waterfront. This tall ship, The Mar, is a beautiful sailing vessel. The ship sits at the harbour of downtown Halifax. The modern city of Halifax is a beautiful backdrop to the ship. Tall Ship ...
Historic Rifle And Bayonet Drummer Marching

A uniformed drummer marches with the troops to arrive for the Rifle and Bayonet demonstration.

A drummer marshes time during a procession with the troops. The drummer is dressed in a red, white and blue uniform. He carries a bugle on his side. The troops arrive for the Rifle and Bayonet demonstration at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. ...
Historic Fortress Of Louisbourg Public Punishment

Louisbourg National Historic Site presents a public punishment of a fisherman for stealing a bottle of wine.

The Louisbourg National Historic Site demonstrates a punishment of a fisherman for stealing a bottle of wine. This public display actors wearing clothing of the time period. A drummer wears a bright red uniform. Next to the drummer, a man reads from ...
Road Picture Cabot Trail Near Grande Falaise

A view from the road side shows the Cabot Trail disappearing into the Grande Falaise with a gorgeous view of the mountains and ocean.

A beautiful view of the Grande Falaise from the road. Cabot Trail leads into the awesome mountains with a view of the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf of St Lawrence. The road seems to disappear between the mountains. This mountain view is part of ...
Surreal Sunset Clouds Reflections Picture

As another day draws to a close along the shores of the St Mary's River in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, a surreal sunset sheds reflections of clouds on the water's surface.

A great place to spend an evening or two (or more) is the St Mary's Riverside Campground in the town of Sherbrooke in Nova Scotia, Canada. From the shores of the river, visitors can watch a surreal show of nature at sunset as the sun slides towar ...
Long Finned Pilot Whales Globicephala Melas Dolphins

Belonging to the Oceanic dolphin family, Long Finned Pilot whales are actually dolphins rather than whales although at times they behave like whales. Their scientific name is Globicephala melas.

A highly social marine mammal, Long Finned Pilot Whales, aka Globicephala melas, are often found in large pods of around 100 animals. Although they are actually dolphins, they often behave more like whales. They also appear similar to the Orca W ...
St Marys River Sunset Canoe Sherbrooke Nova Scotia

The sunset reflections are beautiful across the surface of the calm waters of the St. Mary's River in the town of Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia where a canoe rests along the banks.

The dark storm clouds are reflected across the tranquil waters of the St. Mary's River in the town of Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia as the sunset lighting begins to disappear over the horizon. From the campground in the town of Sherbrooke, the sunset s ...
Bluenose Golf Club Lunenburg Town Scenery Nova Scotia

While playing a round of golf at the Bluenose Golf Club in Nova Scotia, Canada, the scenery of the historic town of Lunenburg is beautiful with its bright colored buildings.

Two golfers, one with a golf cart, the other carrying his clubs playing a round at the Bluenose Golf Club in Nova Scotia, Canada, stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the town of Lunenburg. The historic fishing town enlightens the harbour with its ...
CSS Acadia Ship Halifax Waterfront Nova Scotia Canada

Docked along the waterfront in the downtown core of Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, sits the CSS Acadia Ship, Canada'a first hydrographic vessel.

The CSS Acadia ship docked along the waterfront in the downtown region of the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia gives people a chance to see the first hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship. Serving Canada from 1913-1969, the CSS Acadia was commission ...
Pink Sunset Boars Head Lighthouse Long Island Nova Scotia

The Digby Neck and Islands Scenic Drive in Nova Scotia, Canada will lead one to this scenic area where the Boar's Head Lighthouse on Long Island stands and pink hues paint the sky at sunset.

On this serene evening over Petit Passage in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia in Canada, the sunset sky is made up of mostly pink hues with a blend of yellow and orange. On the rugged coastline below the sunset sky, the Boar's Head Lighthouse standing on a cliff ...
Historic Waterfront Lunenburg Town Nova Scotia Canada

From across the water, one can see the historic, colorful buildings which make up the waterfront in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in Canada.

The colorful buildings along the historic waterfront in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in Canada, a quaint town that was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture in Lunenburg is incredible where churches, houses and businesses ...
Long Island Balancing Rock St Marys Bay Nova Scotia

The water in St. Mary's Bay on Long Island in Nova Scotia, Canada remains calm as the mysterious Balancing Rock adorns the coastal shores.

Many visitors to Nova Scotia, Canada who come to Long Island by ferry will stop and wander a trail which brings one to the beauty of St. Mary's Bay where the Balancing Rock stands. The trail makes its way through the woods, with boardwalks put in ...
Archeological Digs Signs Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

Two detailed signs have information about the archeological digs at the Melanson Settlement National Historic Site near Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Between the years of 1984 and 1986, archaeologists excavated the landscape at the Melanson Settlement and findings of the archeological digs, four structures built before 1755 were discovered. Fascinating artifacts were found during these digs an ...
Mariner King Accommodation Sign Lunenburg Nova Scotia

The sign outside the Mariner King Accommodation in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia is one worth finding to enjoy the elegance and comfort one requires while vacationing.

A historic sign outside the Mariner King Accommodation in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, attracts the attention of tourists looking for a place to stay. The Mariner King Accommodation is situated in the centre of this historic town and is within ...
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Building Cape Breton

Around the exterior of the building which houses the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the gardens are in full bloom and the landscape is perfectly manicured.

The exterior of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in the town of Baddeck in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia shows the modernized structure of the building. In 1847, a genius by the name of Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scot ...
Stone Wall Cannon Gun Louisbourg Fortress Nova Scotia

A cannon gun along the stone wall near the entrance to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada in Nova Scotia, aims out over the water.

This cannon gun is one of the many attractions at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Set up along the stone wall, this cannon gun protected one of the busiest harbours and one of France's main center of ...
Long Island Boars Head Lighthouse Nova Scotia

Atop the cliffs of Long Island near Tiverton, Nova Scotia, the Boar's Head Lighthouse aids mariners through the Bay of Fundy.

Built in 1864, the historic red and white structure, home to the Boar's Head Lighthouse stands high on the cliffs of Long Island near Tiverton, Nova Scotia watching over Petit Passage in the Bay of Fundy. The lighthouse still operates today aidin ...
Digby Wharf Fishing Boats Evangeline Trail Nova Scotia

Along the Evangeline Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada, visitors can wander along the coastal shores in the town of Digby where a mass of colorful fishing boats remain docked at the wharf.

Tied up along the wharf in the town of Digby, found along the Evangeline Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada, are a mass of colorful fishing boats. At low tide, the wharf stands high out of the water and some of the owners of the fishing boats must clim ...
Cute Atlantic White Sided Dolphin Bay Of Fundy Nova Scotia

The wildlife is plentiful in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia and here passengers aboard a boat tour watch as a cute Atlantic White Sided Dolphin surfaces nearby.

In the cool waters of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, people will find a variety of wildlife while on a boat tour with Pirate Cove Whale and Seabird Cruises. As the boat cruises through the water, a cute Atlantic White Sided Dolphin surf ...
Humpback Whale Family Bay Of Fundy Whale Watching Tour

A family which consists of a mother and calf Humpback Whale, rest on the surface of the water in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia giving passengers aboard a whale watching tour a good look at their backside.

Across the surface of the water in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, passengers aboard a whale watching tour view a family of Humpback Whales, a mother and its calf resting on the surface. Usually arriving in these waters around the middle ...
Locke Homestead With Lawn Furniture Lockeport Nova Scotia

A colorful display of lawn furniture sits outside the historic Locke Homestead in the town of Lockeport in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The beautiful architecture of the Locke Homestead in the town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, towers over the manicured landscape where a display of colorful lawn furniture sits. Constructed in 1876 for Captain Henry Locke, it was later purchased in 1892 ...
Brier Island Lighthouse Picture Nova Scotia Canada

A brightly colored lighthouse which stands at Whipple Point on Brier Island in Nova Scotia, Canada watches over the dangerous water around this island.

The red and white striped structure located 0.8 miles north of Whipple Point on Brier Island in Nova Scotia, Canada is known as the Brier Island Lighthouse. Whipple Point is the Southeast extreme of the island and the lighthouse is a necessity fo ...


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