Saint John River Valley -- historic wooden covered bridges, river ferries, falls, as well as artist studios and historic sites.
Peggys Cove -- A scenic and historic Nova Scotia fishing community with picturesque ocean views and the world's most photographed lighthouse. Look for the metallic plaques melded into the rocks warning all who walk on the rocks that danger is imminent from crashing waves. The lighthouse includes a famous post office which operates during the summer months. Send a postcard from here to get your special postal mark. There is a souvenir shop near the lighthouse for the usual run-of-the-mill mementos. The township of Peggy's Cove is a delight for photographers - even amateurs will have an easy time taking poster-worthy pictures.
The Whalesback-- Near to Peggy's Cove is the memorial to those who lost their lives in the Flight 111 crash. The monument says: "In memory of the 229 men, women and children aboard Swissair Flight 111 who perished off these shores September 2nd, 1998, They have been joined to the sea, and the sky. May they rest in peace." It is an eerie reminder of human frailty despite our amazing technological advances. There is a view back across Peggy's Cove from here as well. In summer, it is worth visiting in the evening as the sun is setting, to take advantage of the brilliant light for taking photographs.
Prince Edward Island National Park -- Covers much of the central north coast and includes "Green Gables" and other sites related to the Anne of Green Gables books and their author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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