Volendam 2026,Halifax,Nova Scotia...

It was a beautiful but very chilly sail into Halifax, Nova Scotia this morning. It was a lovely sail into Halifax…as always, however this morning the wind was blowing hard and brutal cold. We rented a car, our cruise friend Gwen joined us today for our road trip to Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy’s Cove. Our stop in Halifax was longer than normal so time was not a concern today. Arriving at the picturesque town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, we stopped at the Bluenose Golf Course for a panoramic view across the harbor to the town of Lunenburg. Once in town, we parked the car and walked around taking in the historic painted buildings and the waterfront famous for its maritime heritage. Canada’s iconic Bluenose II was in port…it is the famous sailing ambassador and replica of the legendary racing schooner Bluenose found on the Canadian 10cent coin. The town was loaded with tourists and the weather was good. It was another great day in Lunenburg.  Next, we drove the winding Lighthouse Trail to Mahone Bay. Mahone Bay is known for its iconic Three Churches, colorful waterfront, artisan shops, and sheltered coastal waters dotted with hundreds of islands. The town was overflowing with tourists as the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival was in full swing. We had planned to have lunch in Mahone Bay but the traffic was unbelievable so we headed to Peggy’s Cove with a short detour in Chester. Chester is a picturesque small fishing village on the Chester Peninsula overlooking Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. On our way to Peggy’s Cove, we stopped for lunch at a place we visited years ago and the food was fabulous!  Our last stop was Peggy's Cove, famous for its Lighthouse and picturesque maritime working fishing village. The village has colorful wooden houses and lobster boats moored in the harbor. Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, also known as Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, is a very popular tourist attraction and today was no exception. It was another beautiful fall day touring Nova Scotia’s South shore with the fall colors. This was our last Canadian port and like the song…Farewell to Nova Scotia…We have a sea day tomorrow before arriving in Boston.  If all goes as planned, I will pick up my new iPhone in Boston…