Peggy's Cove - Titanic Graveyard Tours

Visit Peggy's Cove and the Titanic graveyard of Fairview Lawn Cemetery, in this popular half day tour of Halifax.

The world famous lighthouse at Peggy's Cove is one of Nova Scotia's most beautiful and iconic landmarks. Its stunningly beautiful seascape will captivate and leave you in awe.

Next, you'll pay your respects to victims of the most famous maritime disaster in history, the sinking of Titanic on its maiden voyage in April 1912. Halifax has the highest concentration of Titanic victims in the world, burried in three local cemeteries.

Itinerary:

Unless specified otherwise, Anchor Tours holds this tour twice daily, departing at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM respectively. Please, confirm the availability and start time of the tour date in question.

*All times approximate. Exact schedule is dependent on actual time of departure. For large group tours, we can customize the itinerary's starting time to meet your requirements.

Morning Tour:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Pick up guests.
9:00 AM: Tour begins.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Halifax to Peggy's Cove
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM: Peggy's Cove (1:00 hour visit)
11:30 PM - 12:30 PM: Peggy's Cove to Halifax
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Fairview Lawn Cemetery

Afternoon Tour:

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Pick up guests.
2:00 PM: Tour begins.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Halifax to Peggy's Cove
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Peggy's Cove (1:00 hour visit)
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Peggy's Cove to Halifax
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Fairview Lawn Cemetery

Anchor Tours will pick you up at your downtown Halifax hotel, cruise ship terminal, or agreed upon meeting point prior to starting the tour. Your tour begins as you depart Halifax to Hubbards where you follow the scenic coastal route to the Head of St. Margaret's Bay and on to Peggy's Cove.

After enjoying a scenic coastal drive, you will arrive at Peggy's Cove, home to the most photographed lighthouse in all of Canada. Founded in 1811 by six enterprising families lured by the prospect of free land granted by King George III of England, Peggy's Cove established itself as a fishing community from its inception. Today, all that remains of the settlement are a few local fishermen.

Peggy's Cove erected its first lighthouse in 1868. The one that stands today was built in 1914 and during World War 1, it was even used as a radio station for the Royal Canadian Navy. Over the years, the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove has guided many sailors to safety during the black of night and the thick of dense fog.

You will have an hour to explore on your own. Along the way, take a moment to visit the charming fishing village and shop at some of the quaint shops that dot the area.

Tourists posing on a bench at Peggys Cove lighthouse.

Wharf area at Peggys Cove fishing village.

Peggys Cove lighthouse at Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia.

Group tours to Peggys Cove are available through Anchor Tours.

Shorty, the wooden fisherman of Peggys Cove.

Fishing dory at Peggys Cove fishing village.

Lobster traps and wooden fishermen at Peggys Cove are popular items among tourists at Peggys Cove.

Panoramic view of Peggys Cove Preservation Area.

William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument in Peggys Cove.

St. John's Anglican Church. Built in 1893 - replacing an earlier structure, it is located at 8 Church Rd.,Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia.

It is open to the public during the summer tourism season.

As you leave Peggy's Cove and head back to Halifax, you'll hear of the events leading up to the sinking of Titanic on April 15, 1912 and learn about Halifax's involvement in the aftermath of the disaster. Due to Nova Scotia's close proximity to Titanic's last known position, recovery ships from Halifax were dispatched to conduct the grizzly task of the recovery of those who perished.

Halifax is home to the largest concentration of Titanic graves in the world, with 150 graves interred in 3 cemeteries - the non-denominational Fairview Lawn Cemetery (121), the Roman Catholic Mount Olivet Cemetery (19), and the Jewish Baron de Hirsch Cemetery (10).

Your tour's next stop will be to the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax's most well known Titanic graveyard. As you walk through the grounds, you'll learn the details surrounding the memorial, the passengers who were lost, and the heartbreaking story of the unknown child of the Titanic.

Your tour concludes after your visit to Fairview Lawn Cemetery and you will be taken back to your pick up location.

Rows 4, 3, and 2, of Titanic graves at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Rows 3 and 4 of Titanic graves located at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax Nova Scotia

Rows 1, 2, and 3, of Titanic graves located at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Titanic victim J Dawson, buried in Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Some believe J Dawson was the inspiration behind James Cameron's lead character, Jack Dawson, in Cameron's blockbuster film, "Titanic".

Ernest Freeman was a White Star Line employee who served as a Deck Steward and personal secretary to Chairman Bruce Ismay.

Sidney Leslie Goodwin - Titanic victim who was once known as the Unknown Child of the Titanic.

Goodwin's identity was determined by DNA analysis in 2007.

*A minimum of (4) guests required per tour to operate.

Please note:

No smoking, eating, or drinking (except water) permitted on vehicle.
Seat belts must be worn by passengers at all times.
No over-sized baggage or equipment carriers that would interfere or inconvenience other passengers.
We do not supply child car seats or booster type seats.
It is very important that passengers be ready to board on time when being picked up. Failure to do so may result in the
passenger missing their chance to board. In the unfortunate case where this may happen, no refund shall be issued.