6) Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Roughly 26 miles (43km) away from Halifax, Peggy’s Cove has an ethereal quality to it, and once you stare out across St. Margaret’s Bay, you’ll agree that it ranks as one of Northern America’s most endearing beauty spots. The economy is sustained through its fishing industry, so the nature splendor of the small village is equaled by the quality of its seafood. The real treat, though, is the lighthouse. The serenity of the view, as the waves of the Bay break against the stone shores is an unparalleled joy. There are many legends about how the village got its name. One of the more popular tales is that the name was taken from the sole survivor of a shipwreck, Peggy, who later ended up settling in the village. She was known as “Peggy of the Cove”, which later became shortened to Peggy’s Cove. It’s a small, unassuming place, but it is nature at its exquisite best.
