Overview
The deGarthe Gallery in Peggy’s Cove, near Halifax, honours the life and work of Finnish-Canadian artist William E. deGarthe. The gallery preserves his art within his former home and studio.
Collections
It features paintings, sculptures, and marine scenes inspired by Nova Scotia’s rugged coastline and fishing culture. Visitors can also view the famous deGarthe monument carved into nearby granite cliffs.
Significance
Though located outside the Halifax urban area, this gallery is a cultural treasure of the province’s coastal heritage.
Location: 44.4937676, -63.914497
Tags:
– House Number: 109
– Postal Code: B3Z 3S1
– Province: Nova Scotia
– Building: yes
– Admission: donation
– Museum: art
– Name: deGarthe Gallery
– Tourism: gallery
– Wikidata: Q117745663
– Street: Peggys Point Road
– City: Peggys Cove