Panorama of the harbour at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Three swims, one wild stretch of coast

Every spot sits within a short drive of Peggy's Cove, and each one swims a little differently. Poke around the map, then check the live water data below.

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Seaweed-covered rocks in turquoise water at Paddy's Head

A small sea creature drifting in a sunbeam above seaweed

Sunrays streaming down over a rippled sandy seafloor

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The sheltered classic

Paddy's Head

A little lighthouse-topped headland at Indian Harbour with a calm pocket of water tucked into its lee side. Eelgrass meadows, sandy patches and boulder gardens — friendly even on days when the open coast has a bit of attitude.

Bottom: Sand, eelgrass & boulders
Shelter: Very protected
Best for: First swims & seal spotting
Getting there: ~35 min from Halifax

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Cove at a glance

Live

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Private tours along Nova Scotia's South Shore, mid-May through mid-October. Send a date and I'll match it with the best water.

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