Cap-d'Espoir Lighthouse
Phare de Cap-d'Espoir
A red-and-white lighthouse on a sea cliff south of Percé, where you can climb the tower and visit a small exhibition in summer.
Cap-d'Espoir Lighthouse sits about 20 km south of Percé. Built of concrete in 1939 and painted red and white, it stands on a sea cliff, making it the most photogenic of the lighthouses on the Gaspé Peninsula. In summer a local group opens it to visitors, who can tour the former keeper's house exhibition, climb the tower for sea views, and walk the coastal trails or use the picnic areas. Admission is a few Canadian dollars, and it is generally open from June to September, though you should check the announcement for the year. It is reached by turning off Route 132.
Opening hours
About June–Sep, daytime
Nearby sights
- Mont Sainte-Anne (Percé)
- Côte Surprise Lookout
- Géoparc de Percé Glass Platform
- Le Chafaud Museum & Robin Heritage Site
- Église Saint-Michel de Percé
- Pic de l'Aurore
- Coin-du-Banc Beach
- Les Trois Sœurs & Cap Barré