Peggy's Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Peggy's Cove, Canada.
Peggy's Point Lighthouse is an octagonal concrete tower painted white and red that stands at the entrance of St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia. The structure sits on rocks along the shore and is surrounded by walking paths that lead to various viewing spots.
A wooden lighthouse was built here in 1868 to guide ships along the Atlantic coast. The current concrete tower replaced the original structure in 1914 to provide better durability and structural strength.
This lighthouse appears on countless postcards, stamps, and photographs that represent Nova Scotia's coastal character. Visitors come to take pictures here, and the images spread across the world as symbols of Atlantic Canada.
The lighthouse is about 45 minutes from Halifax and has parking near the observation area. The rocky surroundings require sturdy footwear, and wind can be strong, especially in rough weather.
Until 2009, this was Canada's last active lighthouse with a functioning post office inside its tower. That small post office served the Peggy's Cove community for many decades.
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