One of the most iconic landmarks in Nova Scotia is about to undergo some changes.
The Nova Scotia government announced Thursday that they will be spending $25,000 to try to make Peggy’s Cove safer for visitors.
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“We’re taking this serious,” said business minister Mark Furey.
“There’s an opportunity here with the upcoming season to educate first time travelers and return visitors and the objective here is to do that through education and inform those who are visiting the site.”
As part of the improvements, the provincial government will be installing new and enhanced signage around Peggy’s Cove.
A video warning will also be played at the nearby visitor information centre, and tourism staff there will better communicate with visitors and tour operators about the dangers of the ocean.
Many tragedies over the years
Despite the numerous lives lost at the famous site, close calls happen often and it’s not unusual to see people of all ages out on the dangerous black rocks.
Many tourists agree more awareness is needed to keep people safe.
“We researched where we wanted to go because we wanted to make sure we were safe and that the kids were safe but yeah, more signage would help,” said Amy Proux, Tourist.
“There probably could be a few more signs coming around but for the most part, you kind of have to use your common sense,” said Brandon Hergott, Tourist.
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The Sou’Wester Restaurant will also be pitching in, installing rock barriers around the parking lot in an effort to guide visitors towards the new warning signs.
“There was signage missing from storms and that type of thing,” said John Campbell, Owner, Sou’Wester.
“Before the new signs go up, you could enter Peggy’s Cove, go out on the rocks and not walk by a sign. We would like to fix that. I think it would be a good idea to fix that.”
The province will also start a social media safety campaign in time for this year’s tourism season.
The hope is that the new safety measures will help reduce tragic incidents, while maintaining the beauty of one of the most visited places in Nova Scotia.
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