The Lighthouse Route continues along the picturesque coastline through the villages of Bayport and First South, turning right on Route 3 to enter Lunenburg, one of Nova Scotia's most historic and beautiful towns. Lunenburg's colourful waterfront, narrow streets and captivating architecture radiate the flavour of the town's seafaring heritage. At the turn of the century Lunenburg's schooner fleet sailed the Grand Banks, competing with the fleets of New England to bring home the abundance of cod.

From Lunenburg, Route 324 heads inland through rolling farmland and forests, with many beautiful lakes. The winery in Newburne offers tours and tastings; you can also pick berries when in season. The Route continues through Martin's River to Western Shore, where an attractive shoreline park offers superb views of the bay and its islands. Nearby is Oak Island, where a mysterious system of tunnels and shafts originally discovered on the island in 1795 has inspired two centuries of treasure hunters, including American President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Currently, the island is not open to the public.

The Lighthouse Route passes through many more small towns before it turns across the rocky headland toward the timeless magic of Peggy's Cove. The graceful lighthouse at Peggy's Cove sits high upon the smooth wave-worn granite of the coast and is a revered symbol of the seaborn spirit of Nova Scotia. The tiny harbour below the lighthouse is a masterpiece of seasoned fish sheds and colourful fishing boats, making it one of the most photographed places in Canada. The lighthouse now does duty as Canada's only post office in a lighthouse. It even has its own special stamp cancellation, an image of the lighthouse. The smooth rocks of the shore here are great for exploring, but visitors are cautioned to stay well back from the water's edge-large waves can strike the shore without warning, especially in rough weather.

From Peggy's Cove the Lighthouse Route proceeds along the heavily wooded coast to Bayside and Shad Bay. At Bayside, visiting golfers are welcome to enjoy the challenge and excitement of a championship golf course overlooking the beautiful waters of Shad Bay. The rugged shoreline begins to slip away as the Lighthouse Route ends and the exciting blend of living history and cosmopolitan bustle that is Greater Halifax begins.