Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site

At the tip of the Bonavista Peninsula, 3 1/2 hours from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. How to get here.

Visit this site

What can I do here?

  • Tour the interpretation centre to get a background about the ligthouse and the people who worked here
  • Talk to interpreters in the lighthouse about the 24-7 job of lightkeeping in the 1870s
  • Snap a photo - this is one of the most photographed sites in the province
  • In summer, sit behind the lighthouse and watch the puffins on the colony nearby diving into the waves
  • In summer, watch for icebergs and whales off shore

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