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What to do and see in Canada, Canada: The Best Lighthouses
World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Phare du Pot a l'Eau-de-Vie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
THE POT CRUISECruise around Îles du Pot à l'Eau de Vie (without landing). Highly diverse marine birds (before late July), beautiful scenery, fascinating commentary on maritime history (contraband, mariner's store, and more).ÎLES DU POT CRUISESpend a few hours away from it all in the middle of the St. Lawrence! Discover the flora, fauna, and surprising maritime history of this little archipelago with your guide.
2. Swallowtail Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By alldayexcursion - Fredericton, Canada
I hiked from my campsite to the lighthouse my first morning on the island. The views were amazing. It was so peaceful and serene. It was foggy the other two mornings but my partner went with me the next time and we sat and watched the fog roll over the island. It was very cool. Highly recommend this lighthouse and make sure to stop at the gift shop to support the upkeep and find some unique souvenirs.
3. Lighthouse Park
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4.5 based on 446 reviews
Named for the Point Atkinson Lighthouse located on its grounds, this coastal and rugged park is popular for day hikes. A beautiful old growth temperate rainforest along Burrard Inlet offers several easy walking trails with beautiful panoramic views.
Reviewed By juliesV9089TV - Vancouver, Canada
We went on a weekday morning and it was not very crowded, I could see that it would be popular in a sunny summer weekend though. We explored the paths and descended to East Beach and climbed the rocks at low tide. The kids learned about lighthouses and liked exploring the beach. By the time we left mid-afternoon the parking lot was jammed, so plan ahead!
4. Wood Islands Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Enjoy the scenic view from this 54-foot tower and visit the historic keeper's quarters.
Reviewed By theontariopirate - Kanata, Canada
We stay less then 5 mins away from Wood Island. It's a great place to stop and take pictures. Grab the ferry, purchase fresh seafood, or a sweet treat. The information officer is right there also, And is a wonderful place to start exploring the island. Deffiniy worth a drive over !@
5. Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 2,979 reviews
Reviewed By tinathorn69 - Toronto, Canada
We rented a car from halifax and drove to Peggy's Cove. took about 40 mins. This gave us the flexibility to be there between tour buses which gave us great photo opportunities without many tourists! The restaurant at the lighthouse is fabulous. Great lobster, chowder, gingerbread, apple cider (hard or not).
6. Point Riche Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By realbigbear - Great Falls, United States
Point Richie Lighthouse is worth a quick stop if you are traveling in Newfoundland's northern peninsula. The views are wonderful,and the rocky beach is worth exploring.. This is a good location to spot caribou since a small herd often is seen on the beach.
7. Cape Norman Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Mdecker17 - Calgary, Canada
We came out to the lighthouse while visiting Cook’s Harbour. We are in town to explore the north coast. I grew up in NL but never been to this area. The road is rough but the area is pretty and I have not seen terrain like this before in this province.
8. Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 513 reviews
Reviewed By VacationingCanadians
Park your vehicle, and just start walking - in any direction - you will be so very amazed at the breath taking views from these rocks/cliffs. We drove up to the lighthouse early in the day to enjoy our morning coffee, and it was hard to describe how it felt to sit at the top of the cliff and watch the whales in the ocean, with the gentle ocean breeze on our faces, feeling like we were at the top of the world, with the most amazing view..... it was priceless....
9. Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 2,400 reviews
Reviewed By T4232XIjohnb - Toronto, Canada
Cape Spear is as far east as you can go in North America and the lighthouse stands as a sentinel protecting ships from the dangerous rocky shores. Do walk up to the lighthouse to get the best views and even if the day is a foggy/cloudy one you will get a great experience with the fog horn blowing in the background.
10. Cape Forchu Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 508 reviews
Welcome to Cape Forchu, a Light Like No Other. This spectacular and unique "apple core" lighthouse is the second most photographed lighthouse in Nova Scotia and located just 10 minutes outside the Town of Yarmouth. The Cape has been welcoming visitors since 1604, when Samuel de Champlain landed and named the area "Cap Forchu," meaning "Forked tongue of land."
Reviewed By PitaLemon - Melbourne, United States
It's not just a lighthouse to take photos. It is a beautiful location to hike and enjoy the cool breezes on a hot summer day. Nice people working in the gift shop, too.
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