The Schoolhouse

09/03/2026

Back-to-school, Peggy’s Cove style! 🍎📚

What would a former student need for their first day at The Schoolhouse? An abacus for sums, a slate for writing, an ink pot for lessons, a ruler for measuring, and, of course, an exercise book for all that important schoolwork. ✏️

Step back in time and discover the tools, stories, and history of our one-room schoolhouse in Peggy’s Cove. 🏫✨

Open daily from 10 AM–4 PM • Free admission

08/26/2026

Here at The Schoolhouse, you’ll find artifacts that give us a glimpse into what life was like in a one-room schoolhouse in the 1800s, including this classic cup and ball toy, known as a Bilboquet! 🪀

The game is simple: swing the wooden ball and use its momentum to land it right in the cup. Easier said than done!

And the best part? We’ve got one out for visitors to try their hand at. So come on in, give it a go, and see if you’ve got the skills!

08/21/2026

A little Peggy’s Cove tradition 🔔💙

If you’re visiting The Schoolhouse, don’t forget to give the bell a ring! Step inside this historic one-room schoolhouse, explore at your own pace, and make ringing the bell part of your Peggy’s Cove adventure.

Open daily for self-guided tours from 10am–4pm. 🌊

08/12/2026

A little piece of Nova Scotia’s schoolhouse history…

The Little Red Nova Scotian Schoolhouse by David Mossman takes readers back to an era when one-room schools were at the heart of communities across Nova Scotia.

Through stories of teachers and pupils, Mossman explores the history of education in places including Lunenburg County, Cape Breton and the Annapolis Valley. 🔔❤️

06/24/2026

Welcome back to the Schoolhouse Stories!

This week, Jared shares some math facts and more about student life at Peggy’s Cove’s one-room schoolhouse, including attendance and what education looked like in the 1800s.

Step inside and discover the stories that shaped generations. 📚✨

05/27/2026

Step inside history at The Schoolhouse 📚✨

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy a self-guided visit through one of Peggy’s Cove’s most cherished landmarks—explore the space at your own pace and take in the stories it holds.

Our guide, Jared, is often on site and happy to chat or answer any questions as you explore.

Free admission—everyone is welcome to stop in!

05/20/2026

We had a lovely bachelorette group stop by The Schoolhouse this past weekend! ✨

The bride-to-be even gave our 18th century ball-in-a-cup game a try… and absolutely aced it!

05/15/2026

School is officially back in session!

Join us daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through October 12th.

Step inside, take a walk through history, and discover the stories, culture, and charm that make Peggy’s Cove so special 🌊

05/14/2026

05/11/2026