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131 Peggys Point Rd, Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia B3Z 3S1 CanadaMap
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  • edge8400
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    Nice stop

    An interesting stop as you head toward the lighthouse. If you like history would recommend stopping by. Near a few local galleries as well.

    Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
  • PavlaPavla
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    A monument to fishermen and their families

    We didn't notice this fisherman's monument carved in stone until we were returning from a tour of Peggy's Cove and about to leave. Fortunately, my partner spotted this sculpture, so we went to see it....

    Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023
  • StirlingB
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    Tribute to those who work the sea

    William E. DeGarthe was a resident of Peggy’s Cove who carved this monument into an outcropping of stone behind his home in Peggy’s Cove in tribute to those who fished for a living. Started in 1977 he...

    Reviewed on Jul 16, 2023
  • dbinhou7511
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    Interesting art work

    Very interesting art carved into the rock. The artist captured the meaning of a town dependent on the sea quite well.

    Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023
  • John K
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    Make sure you ask for the location

    We were not aware of this monument.We walked right by it.When our driver picked us up, he asked if we saw it. Quite remarkable and I do not know any of the history,but well worth visiting if you are a...

    Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022
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