Smugglers Cove

Smugglers Cove in Nova Scotia is a beginner-friendly shore dive in a sheltered cove with a colourful history of rum-running and smuggling during Prohibition. The cove's rocky bottom features interesting formations that once provided hiding spots for contraband, now sheltering lobsters, crabs, and diverse cold-water invertebrates. Kelp forests cover the shallower rocks, and the cove's calm waters make for comfortable diving. The combination of maritime history and natural beauty creates an engaging dive experience, with the cove's secluded location adding to its charm. Best visited during summer when water clarity and temperatures are most favorable.