Peggys Cove, NS

Leaving Peggy's Cove, the afternoon had warmed nicely. I carried on, windows open, great jazz playing, cruising Nova Scotia sun-washed ocean highways. Driving past this site, I swung back around to check it out. It began to make sense as I read the description in the parking lot. I remembered it in the news (10) years back.

The stone, here at Whalesback Beach, points out toward the site of the crash of Swiss Air 111.

It amazed me , in startling little bits, looking into the faces of the people here. One expects sorrow. It seemed however, that everyone here felt the same thing I did. Walking from the parking lot toward the memorial and looking out beyond, an overwhelming peace was unmistakable. A rare sensing. It felt like a very loving energy. I've seen many memorials. This one was unique somehow.

The energy remained with me.

I found out that the fishing communities of Peggy's Cove and Blandford, roughly equidistant , each responded to the tragic crash. The memorials are placed here at Whalesback Beach and at Bayswater Beach across the entry to St. Margaret's Bay, each about 11 km from each other and the crash site, forming an equilateral triangle.

I left this site so at peace - and happy. Happy? you say. Yes. There were very sadly no survivors, but they couldn't have found a more beautifully serene place to rest. The energy of the earth, ocean and loving human communities hold them in an embrace here that you can tangibly feel.

If you're visiting Peggy's Cove, don't miss this beautiful memorial.

Peggy's Cove Painter's Paradise * Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

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Whalesback Beach, site of Swiss Air 111 Memorial, day after Hurricane Noel. Photo by Dennis Richard, spectacular photographer of nearby Hackett's Cove!

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"After a delicious sun-soaked coastal highway cruise with great music playing, my first interest on arriving at Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia, was the rocky ocean's edge. In deck shoes and hooded fleece, I scampered over huge boulders to my old friend the sea. Having seen placid photos and paintings, I was unprepared actually, for the fierceness of the waves here.

Finally I stretched out on a granite slab, sheltered from the wind and 'zoned' in the sun and ocean roar, for the penetrating effect of the majestic elements. The crashing waves while I love them , had a bit of a startling effect - so much power!!

By the time I got back to Peggy's, most of the tourist crowd had left and I then happily enjoyed the delighful, timeless fishing village. I was at Peggy's Cove! Wahooo!!"

While my photographic skills and very simple equipment don't do justice, these are some of the scenics that make Peggy's Cove the Famous Painter's Paradise that it is.

Spectacular Waves near Peggy's Cove day after Hurricane Noel. Photo by Dennis Richards of nearby Hackett's Cove. Dennis is a phenomenal photographer, yes!?

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse * Swiss Air Memorial Whalesback Beach Site

"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein

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One of my first road trips of my Halifax summer was to famous Peggy's Cove.

Very near Halifax, on the N.E. side St.Margaret's Bay, it's an easy day trip. My initial road trips with my rental car, a jammy little fuel efficient Yaris, were many jaunts like this. There are myriad scenic delights within easy reach of this terrific city.

The town of Peggy's Cove is in the distance, taken from the Swiss Air 111 Memorial Site. There is some thought that glaciers left the huge boulders scattered over the landsape.

Spot the lighthouse on the point, above.

Below is the lighthouse the day after Hurricane Noel.

Photo by Dennis Richards of nearby Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia. Spectacular huh!? Dennis is a terrific photographer and musician.

More of Peggy's Cove Scenic Paradise * Swiss Air 111 Memorial Site at Whalesback

"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein

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Deborah Pearce is a Kelowna Business Woman & webmaster established with locals and internationals in various aspects of Interiors, Art, and Business for over 20 years. LIVING SPACES features over 140 ARTICLES on Staging, Art and Interiors.

Deborah speaks on a variety of subjects. Her blog frequently features interior design, real estate, community, environmental, internet, travel, art and human interests.