Explore the Bay

A picturesque region that begins a short 15-minute drive outside Halifax along the south shore of Nova Scotia, St. Margaret’s Bay is a thriving community. Its unique blend of new and established residents, along with a healthy dose of Maritime hospitality, ensures that everyone feels welcome. We also boast a wide range of well-known yearly events, ranging from athletic to arts and culture to seasonal festivities.

St. Margaret’s Bay is home to the village of Peggy’s Cove, one of one of Canada’s most iconic tourist attractions: the Peggy’s Point lighthouse is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the world. Other regional highlights include the ruggedly beautiful Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area; the SS Atlantic Heritage Park in Terence Bay, with its charming seaside boardwalk; and the impressive Hooked Rug Museum of North America in Queensland.

Things to See & Do

BLUFF TRAIL

The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail is located within the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area which is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and unsurrendered ancestral land of the Mi’kmaq (L’nu).

COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL

The Coastal Heritage Trail is a self-guided tour of the Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region. Discover history in its natural setting. Learn about tales of great bravery, tragedy and triumph of the human spirit as you travel the Coastal Heritage Trail – our Museum Without Walls. Our roads and villages are full of living history. Heritage homes and historic churches are around every corner.

TROOP ISLAND

Unlike so many of our coastal islands, nature has been mostly left unimpeded on Troop Island, offering a unique outdoor classroom and opportunity to understand and to study coastal dynamics and climate change.

HOOKED RUG MUSEUM

The Hooked Rug Museum of North America collects, exhibits and preserves the heritage of hand-hooked rugs and artifacts used in the making of fibre art. It researches the history of this art, presents it in an accurate manner and also encourages future development of the art.

 

RAILS TO TRAILS

32.5 kilometres of scenic, multi-use trail running from Hubley to Hubbards for resident and visitor use. It forms part of the South Shore 109 km Rum Runners’ Trail and connects not only to the Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea (BLT) Trail and Hubbards’ Aspotogan Trail but the Chester Connector Trail too. Visit the website for trail map and by-law information.

ST. MARGARET’S BAY TOURISM

Besides the stunning natural beauty of St. Margaret’s Bay there are a whole host of exciting activities and experiences to savour! Visit the St. Margaret’s Bay Regional Tourism Development Association website for information on hiking trails, kayaking adventures, whale watching, birding activities, golf courses, beaches and more.

ST. MARGARET’S BAY MAP

Learn more about the St. Margaret’s Bay region, its businesses, services, attractions and recreational opportunities.

TANTALLON VILLAGE FARMER’S MARKET

The Tantallon Village Farmers Market is seen as a community gathering space where friends and families gather to enjoy life in St. Margaret’s Bay. This outdoor market runs every Tuesday June thru October with vendors every week offering: fresh produce & berries, baked goods, artisans & crafts, eco products, prepared food vendors and support for community groups.

Must See Annual Events

The official St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia website is sponsored by ONE SMB—a group of St. Margaret’s Bay nonprofit groups and local small businesses, collaborating to build a prosperous future for residents. The goal of this website is to introduce local residents and visitors to all the events, recreation, volunteer groups, resources and services available here.

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