And we have a map!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/ed...x_&usp=sharing (you can turn off the hotel layer for just the event places)
I'd say everything downtown is within walking distances (stumbling distance?), at least if you aren't loaded in stripper heels. Peggy's Cove is a 45 drive from downtown
Despite being brand new, I'd not wish Homewood or Hampton Inn hotels on anyone... Reasons.
YHZ is like a $60 cab from downtown, so well worth someone should cough up points for a rental (and book now!) and try and help shuttling people to downtown and then Peggy's Cove.