Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg & Titanic Cemetery: Full-Day Halifax Tour

Three stops on Nova Scotia's South Shore, from granite rocks to a UNESCO town to a cemetery holding Titanic history.

A full-day guided tour from Halifax visits Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where over 100 Titanic victims are buried. The tour runs six to seven hours with a small group (max 14 guests), a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. You explore at your own pace at each stop and choose whether to add a lobster lunch in Lunenburg.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Titanic Cemetery

• Drive from Halifax to Peggy's Cove
• Visit Peggy's Cove Lighthouse and shoreline
• Walk to Whalesback Memorial
• Drive to Lunenburg
• Explore Lunenburg waterfront and town
• Optional lobster lunch in Lunenburg
• Visit Fairview Lawn Cemetery

The Experience

The tour leaves downtown Halifax and heads toward Peggy's Cove with a 45-minute drive along the coast. Once there, you walk the rugged granite shoreline around the lighthouse—one of Nova Scotia's most recognizable landmarks—with waves crashing below. The village itself has local shops and galleries, and the pace lets you spend as long as you want on the rocks or in the town. On the way out, a short 160-meter walking trail leads to the Whalesback Memorial, two granite stones marking the crash site of Flight 111, positioned to align with memorials across the bay.

The drive to Lunenburg takes roughly an hour through the South Shore. This UNESCO World Heritage town sits on a colorful waterfront lined with historic ships, including the famous Bluenose II, and the streets hold preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture. You walk through on your own, stopping at shops, galleries and restaurants as you choose. The guide shares the town's shipbuilding history and maritime heritage before you explore. If you want lunch, a waterfront restaurant serves fresh lobster—a straightforward taste of Nova Scotia's coastal food—though you arrange and pay for it separately.

Fairview Lawn Cemetery is the final stop. Over 100 Titanic victims are buried here in distinctive curved rows of headstones, many marked only with numbers. The guide walks you through the cemetery and explains Halifax's connection to the disaster, the Halifax Explosion (one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history), and the stories behind the graves. The visit is reflective and grounded in the actual history of the people buried there.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• guided commentary in English.
• small group (maximum 14 guests).
• hotel pickup from Halifax.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alpha Travel & Tours

Is this one for you?You get to spend real time at each stop without rushing or managing logistics yourself—the guide handles the route and timing, the vehicle is comfortable, and you decide how long to linger at Peggy's Cove, walk Lunenburg's streets, or sit in the cemetery.

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Top questions

How much time do I actually spend at each stop on this tour?

Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg are the main exploration stops, and the guide gives you freedom to spend as long as you want at each one. The 45-minute drive to Peggy's Cove and the one-hour drive to Lunenburg are built into the six to seven-hour total, along with the Whalesback Memorial walk and Fairview Lawn Cemetery visit. The remaining hours are travel time between stops.

Can I book this tour if my cruise ship arrives later than the regular start time?

Yes, but you need to contact the operator first with your ship's name and arrival time so they can confirm whether the tour timing can be adjusted to fit your schedule. If your arrival is significantly later than the standard start, let them know before booking.

What is the Whalesback Memorial and why is it on the tour?

The Whalesback Memorial sits about 1 km north of Peggy's Cove and marks the crash site of Flight 111. Two granite stones are positioned to align with the crash location and a memorial across the bay. A short 160-meter walking trail leads to the site, offering a space for reflection on the natural coastal landscape.

Is lunch included, and what are the food options?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. In Lunenburg, you have the option to order fresh lobster at a waterfront restaurant, which you pay for separately. You can also grab food at other stops at your own pace.

What makes Lunenburg worth visiting on this tour?

Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its colorful waterfront, historic ships like the Bluenose II, and beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture. The town's shipbuilding heritage runs through its streets, and walking through it gives you both maritime history and coastal culture in one stop.

Why does the tour include Fairview Lawn Cemetery?

Fairview Lawn Cemetery holds over 100 victims of the Titanic disaster, buried in distinctive curved rows with many headstones marked only by numbers. The guide explains Halifax's deep connection to the Titanic tragedy and the Halifax Explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, making the cemetery a significant historical site tied to the city's past.