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Swissair Flight 111 Memorial

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The Swissair Flight 111 Memorial is a peaceful coastal site dedicated to the memory of the 229 people who lost their lives in 1998. Located near Peggy’s Cove, this memorial overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers a quiet space for reflection. The site features granite stones, engraved names, and a scenic ocean backdrop. It is a meaningful destination for visitors who wish to pay their respects while experiencing Nova Scotia’s coastal beauty.

What to See & Do

  • 🕊️ Walk through the serene memorial site at 🐋 Whalesback and Bayswater 🌊
  • 📜 Read the engraved names and moving tributes to the 229 🕯️ victims 🕊️
  • 🙏 Reflect in the quiet, wild coastal 💨 surroundings overlooking the crash site 🌊
  • 🔭 Enjoy the solemn and expansive views of the dark 🌊 Atlantic Ocean ⛴️
  • 📸 Capture respectful landscape photographs of the 🗿 granite monuments 🖼️

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive approximately 45–60 minutes from 🏙️ Halifax via the scenic Highway 333 📍
  • 🚌 Join a guided coastal 🚍 tour that includes a stop at the Whalesback site 🎟️
  • 🅿️ Park for free in the designated visitor lots located directly at the 🚗 memorial 🏁
  • 🚲 Cycle the picturesque coastal loops if you are an experienced long-distance 🚲 rider 🌊

Travel Tips

  • 🤫 Maintain a quiet and suitably respectful 🏛️ behavior while on-site 🕯️
  • ☀️ Visit during calm, clear weather to fully appreciate the 🔭 ocean horizon 🌊
  • 🗼 Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby iconic 🏮 Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse 📸
  • 🕒 Allow at least 20–30 minutes for quiet 🕊️ reflection and reading the history 📖

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕊️ 09:00 – Arrive at the Whalesback Memorial for a peaceful morning 🕯️ visit 🏁
  • 🔭 09:30 – Spend time in quiet reflection while viewing the 🌊 ocean crash site 🌊
  • 🚗 10:30 – Continue the short 5-minute drive south toward the village of ⚓ Peggy’s Cove 📍
  • 🏮 11:30 – Visit the world-famous lighthouse and explore the 🏘️ historic fishing village 📸

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible year-round

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Daytime for peaceful reflection and ocean views

Location

📌 Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, Bayswater, Nova Scotia, Canada

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