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Cape Spear National Historic Site
P.O. Box 1268
St John's, NL
Canada
A1C 5M9
Tel:
709-772-5367
Fax:
709-772-6302
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Cape Spear National Historic Site of Canada


Newfoundland & LabradorCape Spear National Historic Site
The oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador is located at the most easterly point of land in Canada. It has been restored to its 1839 appearance and shows how a lightkeeper and his family might have lived in the mid-19th century. The Visitor Centre contains exhibits on the history of lighthouses and the tradition of lightkeeping. The site is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wildlife such as whales, seabirds and icebergs in season.

Visit the Site
Cape Spear National Historic Site grounds are open year-round. The restored lighthouse is open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., May 15 to October 15.

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