2019 South Shore Guide
Sandy Point Lighthouse, Shelburne Harbour
LIGHTHOUSE ROUTE ROAD TRIP Historic lighthouses, anchored on the South Shore’s rugged coastline, have cautioned seafarers for centuries and offer a glimpse into our rich marine heritage. Travel the aptly named Lighthouse Route, from St. Margaret’s Bay all the way southwest to Wood’s Harbour, and you’ll encounter more than 30 of these picturesque beacons, many of them restored from the original towers that are hundreds of years old. For a complete listing of all Nova Scotia lighthouses and historical details, visit nslps.com.
Lighthouses accessible to the public.
Port Medway Lighthouse (1899)
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (1868)
Located at the end of the wharf in Port Medway, this is a scenic spot to picnic and enjoy the view over the fishing wharf and Medway Bay.
Peggy’s Cove This iconic image of Nova Scotia is among the most-photographed lighthouses in the world.
Fort Point Light Museum (1876) LaHave River, Lunenburg County The formal garden is typical of the 17thcentury flower and herb gardens favoured in French settlements such as this one. Also located here is Fort Sainte-Marie-de-Grace which was the capital of Acadia (1632–1636) and is now a National Historic Site.
Seal Island Light Museum Barrington Climb the iron stairs as the keepers did. See the original clockwork mechanism and take in wonderful views from the only installed Fresnel lens in Nova Scotia. 22 • novascotia.com/southshore
Port Medway
Sandy Point Lighthouse (1873) Shelburne Harbour At low tide the tapered wooden tower is accessible across a sand bar. There is a sandy beach, swimming, birding, and a community hall where snacks may be available. Many festivals and activities take place here in the summer, especially lobster dinners.
Baccaro Point Lighthouse (1850) Port LaTour Perched at the edge of the ocean overlooking Barrington Bay, this lighthouse is an important seabird-watching site and has an on-site picnic park.