Happy Sunday friends! I am excited to spend the next couple of weeks sharing with y'all some recap posts from the girls trip that I took four years ago through New England, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia (along with some new posts from this time that I never shared also!)! I hope that it encourages you to consider taking a road trip (in part or in whole depending on your circumstances) this fall to these beautiful places in the world.
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As a little bit of history, the first lighthouse at Peggy's Cove was built in 1868. At the time history records that every evening at sundown the Lighthouse keeper would light a kerosene oil lamp that would create a red beacon light that marked the Eastern Entrance to the bay.
In 1914 that lighthouse was replaced by the current building which is an octagonal lighthouse. Unlike the wooden house that it replaced, this building was made of reinforced concrete. Although the new lighthouse replaced the one built in 1868 the former structure remained in tact and in use as the Lighthouse keepers dwelling until it was severely damaged by a hurricane in 1954. Due to the extensive damage it was eventually removed.
As a fun fact, the lighthouse used to actually contain a Canadian post office in the lower level that was in full operation in the summer months. It served as the village post office but also allowed visitors to send postcards and letters. On each of the letters and mail a special stamp mark in the shape of the lighthouse was used as the "cancellation" of postage. Unfortunately it was closed in 2009 due to mold growth.
Like the rich and beautiful history, the natural surroundings and landscape were truly beautiful.
It was a brief, but it was a wonderful visit and I would definitely recommend it! I would love to go back someday! If you are planning a similar trip and would like, you can read all of the posts from the trip by clicking on the links below:
MAINE:
Camden: // Lord Camden Inn Review // Maroon Swing Dress & Boots //
// A Walk Through Downtown Camden Maine // Maine Schooner Olad Sunset Cruise //
// A Walk Through Downtown Camden Maine // Maine Schooner Olad Sunset Cruise //
Cape Neddick: // Cape Neddick Lighthouse //
General: // A Drive Through Beautiful Maine and a Lesson to Never Stop Exploring //
Portland: // Ferry Ride from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine //
NEW BRUNSWICK:
St. Andrews By the Sea: // A Drive Across the Ocean Floor to Minister's Island //
// A Walk through St. Andrews By the Sea // Kingsbrae Gardens //
// Purple and White Midi Dress in the Garden // The Algonquin Resort Review //
// A Walk through St. Andrews By the Sea // Kingsbrae Gardens //
// Purple and White Midi Dress in the Garden // The Algonquin Resort Review //
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND:
All Things "Anne": // Anne of Green Gables Museum // L.M. Montgomery Birthplace //
// Green Gables Heritage Home // Green Gables Walking Trails // Dalvay By the Sea //
// Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // A Look Inside Montgomery Inn at Ingleside //
// Senators Suite at Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // Anne & Gilbert the Musical //
// Green Gables Heritage Home // Green Gables Walking Trails // Dalvay By the Sea //
// Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // A Look Inside Montgomery Inn at Ingleside //
// Senators Suite at Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // Anne & Gilbert the Musical //
// The North Cape (Tingish) // Wind & Reef Restaurant // A Lighthouse Adventure //
// A Walk on the Beach Beside the Rugged Cliffs // Charlottetown, PEI //
// Sunrise Ferry from PEI to Nova Scotia //
NOVA SCOTIA:
General: // A Drive Through Stunning Nova Scotia // Sunrise Ferry from PEI to Nova Scotia //
// Ferry Ride from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine //
Halifax: // Halifax Citadel //
Lunenburg: // Lunenburg //
// Ferry Ride from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine //
Halifax: // Halifax Citadel //
Lunenburg: // Lunenburg //
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