Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada

Activities

Experiences to discover :

Couple standing on cliff in front of lighthouse See the light 
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See the light 

As the orange glow of the rising sun touches the sea, its first point of contact is here at Cape Spear, site of the province’s oldest surviving lighthouse. Walk along the rugged coastline. Experience first-hand the value of light to fishermen and sailors who navigate these waters amidst towering icebergs and graceful whales as ferocious seas batter the cliffs.




See the light Cape Spear 
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Cape Spear Sing-along 

Warm up your vocal chords and join the Cape Spear guides as they sing you through some traditional Newfoundland music. There will even be some ‘spoons’ on hand to play but feel free to bring your own, or any musical instrument you please!

When: please call to confirm a time (709) 772-5367.
Where: Meet the guides at the covered Second World War gun battery.
Cost: Free of charge.


a group of people descending the trail at Cape Spear Cape Spear Site  
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Cape Spear site tour

Ever wonder about the life of a lightkeeper at Cape Spear? Or why there are two enormous 10-inch guns surrounded by tunnels? Come join a guide on a full site tour. You’ll also get a full tour of the Cape Spear Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador.

When: please call to confirm a time (709) 772-5367.
Where: Meet the guide at the historic lighthouse.
Cost: Included in your lighthouse entry fee.


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