Why go
Granite coast, lighthouse and small bays make the route a classic, but also a heavily visited section.
The stop is intended as a quiet stage. The Fifth Wheel remains on a suitable basis if possible, while narrow local, coastal and park roads are only explored with the pickup truck.
At a glance
Category | Information
Ideal stay | 1–2 days
Best time to visit | May–October
Fifth-wheel access | Check your vehicle, specific campsite and approach road.
Boondocking | difficult for big teams
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
The lighthouse is located on open granite right on the Atlantic Ocean.
Swissair Memorial
The silent memorial site is located on the coast near Bayswater.
St. Margaret's Bay
Small ports and bays accompany the route.
Things to do
Explore Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Explore Swissair Memorial
Explore St. Margaret's Bay
Plan a slow day of nature or culture
Shopping
Halifax or Tantallon is the most sensible place for food, fuel and the most important supplies.
Food & drink
Chowder, lobster rolls and small coastal cafes fit the day.
Campgrounds
King Neptune Campground
Woodhaven as base
Private places on the Lighthouse Route
Boondocking & Supply
Boondocking suitability in Nova Scotia: difficult for large teams. Suitable areas are not guaranteed pitches; land status, signposting, access and current bans must be confirmed on site and on official maps.
Crown-Land areas only after card inspection
Local or private low-cost places
Do not accept vehicle access in Wilderness Areas
Freshwater, dump station, gas, food and laundry supply points:
Halifax
Bridgewater
Kentville
Antigonish
Sydney
Practical tips
Enter only marked areas; black rocks on the water are life-threatening.
Check with long team access and pitch length before booking.
Check the season, weather and current closures just before the stage.
Save offline maps. In rural regions, national parks and in the north, mobile communications can be missing over long distances.
Never take water untested from lakes or rivers into the fresh water tank. Replenish drinking water only at released sources or prepare it professionally.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Plan enough time for Peggy's Point Lighthouse and use Halifax or Tantallon as a quiet base. So the stop remains relaxed and fits in with the Rolling Dreams travel style.