Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
Phare de Cap-des-Rosiers
Completed in 1858 and about 34 metres tall, this is Canada's tallest lighthouse and a national historic site. Climb it for views over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse was built between 1853 and 1858. Its stone tower stands about 34 metres tall, making it the tallest lighthouse in Canada, and it is designated a National Historic Site of Canada. In summer, guided tours let visitors climb to the top for views over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Forillon cliffs. The former keeper's house has been turned into a small exhibition room and shop. The lighthouse lies near the northern entrance of Forillon National Park. Admission is about C$10, and it is open roughly from June to September. From Percé, it is about a 1.5-hour drive.
Opening hours
Approx. Jun–Sep, 9:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cap Bon-Ami
- Mont Saint-Alban Lookout Tower
- Forillon Whale-Watching Cruise
- Grande-Grave Heritage Site
- Cap Gaspé Lighthouse (Land's End)
- Forillon National Park
- Haldimand Beach
- Fort Péninsule