Group Tour 5hrs Peggys Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg

In Halifax, Nova Scotia

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£114 pp
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Group Tour 5hrs Peggys Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg
Private Pickup & Drop-off Service in Halifax Enjoy seamless travel with our private transportation service, offering pickup and drop-off from any hotel, motel, Airbnb, cruise terminal, or custom location within Halifax. This tour is exclusively for your family or group, with a dedicated private vehicle ensuring comfort, privacy, and personalized attention throughout your journey. To ensure a smooth experience, a detailed PDF itinerary—including driver contact details and pickup information—will be sent to you the day before your tour via WhatsApp, Messenger, and email.
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Narrated driving tour by Driver in English
  • Stops at scenic lookouts for photo opportunities
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • Guide

What's not included

  • GRATUITIES

Itinerary

  1. Mahone bay and snap a photo of the famed three churches, and maybe check out a few stops. Continue to the Lunenburg Historic District. In 1753, most of the new immigrants were brought from Halifax to Lunenburg, which was to be the center of the planned settlement. The first to arrive were those who lived in town of Lunenberg and had farm lots throughout the peninsula, including Mahone Bay. They arrived under the leadership of mariner Ephraim Cook. The people who settled on the Lunenburg Peninsula, including the present-day village of Mahone Bay, were foreign protestants who were German, Swiss, and Montbéliardais settlers.[7]The village was popular for ship building in 80 century. History. Mahone Bay's boat building history begins with the Mi’kmaq. The Mi’kmaq were built birch bark canoes. The British began the first industrial production of ships. They established sawmills to produce lumber for shipbuilding. (20 min)
  2. The Old Town of Lunenburg is recognized as both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic District. Lunenburg is one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in North America. ounded in 1753 and made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 it has lots to offer all visitors. Historically, Lunenburg's economy relied on the offshore fishery, and today it hosts Canada's largest secondary fish-processing plant. The town experienced prosperity in the late 1800s, and many of its architectural gems date back to that era. This special place has been a vibrant fishing village since its founding. Its stunning architecture and working waterfront are reminiscent of this important history. visit to Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg Academy hop onboard the famous Bluenose schooner, or saunter down the colorful streets drinking in the charm of this UNESCO heritage village. In the 1800s, Lunenburg prospered through shipping, trade, fishing, (1h 30min)
  3. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Halifax to Peggy’s Cove, one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic locations. This picturesque fishing village is home to the famous Peggy's Point Lighthouse, built over a century ago and perched dramatically atop rugged granite rocks along the Atlantic Ocean. Spend time exploring the coastline, browsing local shops, dining, and visiting the William deGarthe Art Gallery. A visit to Nova Scotia is simply not complete without experiencing Peggy’s Cove. (30 min)

Practical information

Operated by
Amaan Tours
Travellers per booking
1–6
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total travel duration on road will be 3 hrs.

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 5 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.