Description: Discover the truth and the story behind the legend of the shipwreck survivor now known as Peggy of the Cove, who was she and what happened to her in the 1800’s
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When a Schooner hit Halibut Rock off Lighthouse Point, Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia in the mid-1800’s, no-one knew the impact that such a disaster and the miraculous rescue of the sole survivor would have on the residents of the small fishing village of Peggy’s Cove.
Thousands of curious visitors to Peggy’s Cove ask, “Who was Peggy?” Now the legend, and the story of Peggy, has been brought to life by local artist, photographer and storyteller, Ivan Fraser.
Because of his passion for the mysterious Peggy, Ivan is dedicated to telling the facts and stories behind the name ‘Peggy of the Cove.’ He has lovingly turned his childhood family home into a museum and gallery. Come – explore the history, see and hear what inspired Ivan to bring Peggy of the Cove to life through his own experience.