Point Prim Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, a rare round brick lighthouse in Canada standing on a red headland.
Point Prim Lighthouse was built in 1845 and is the oldest lighthouse on the island. It is also one of the few remaining round brick lighthouses in Canada, designed by the architect who designed the Provincial Legislature building. In summer, you can climb the tower for views over the Northumberland Strait and the red shoreline. Nearby, seafood shacks serve fresh oysters and mussels. It is about a 40-minute drive from Charlottetown.
Opening hours
About Jun–Sep 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site
- Peake's Wharf
- St. Dunstan's Basilica
- Victoria Row
- Confederation Centre of the Arts
- Province House National Historic Site
- Beaconsfield Historic House
- Victoria Park