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Guiding Lights on Canadian Shores: Historic Lighthouses to Discover

This collection offers a journey through time and tide, exploring the enduring legacy of Canada's historical lighthouses. These beacons have guided mariners through treacherous waters for over a century, each with its own tale of maritime heritage and steadfast vigilance along the stunning Canadian coasts.

Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggy's Point Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

An iconic lighthouse located in picturesque Peggy's Cove.

Cape Spear Lighthouse
Cape Spear Lighthouse

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

The easternmost lighthouse in North America, offering breathtaking views.

Fisgard Lighthouse
Fisgard Lighthouse

British Columbia, Canada

A historic lighthouse marking the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour.

Point Clark Lighthouse
Point Clark Lighthouse

Ontario, Canada

A stone lighthouse that has stood guard over Lake Huron since the mid-1800s.

Point Amour Lighthouse
Point Amour Lighthouse

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

A towering structure that is one of the tallest lighthouses in Canada.

Louisbourg Lighthouse
Louisbourg Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

A site with a rich history as its first iteration was Canada's first lighthouse.

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

A lighthouse where you can experience the life of a 19th-century lightkeeper.

Sambro Island Lighthouse
Sambro Island Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

The oldest operational lighthouse in the Americas, established in 1758.

Point-Amour Lighthouse
Point-Amour Lighthouse

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

One of the earliest built and now the tallest lighthouse in the province.

Swallowtail Lighthouse
Swallowtail Lighthouse

New Brunswick, Canada

A charming lighthouse on Grand Manan island at the Bay of Fundy.

Head Harbour Lightstation
Head Harbour Lightstation

New Brunswick, Canada

One of the most photographed lighthouses, situated on Campobello Island.

Cow Head Lighthouse
Cow Head Lighthouse

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

A guiding beacon on the Great Northern Peninsula, steeped in maritime lore.

Five Islands Lighthouse
Five Islands Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

Picturesque lighthouse overlooking the Five Islands in the Bay of Fundy.

East Quoddy Lighthouse
East Quoddy Lighthouse

New Brunswick, Canada

Known for its distinctive red cross, an iconic image on Campobello Island.

Langara Point Lighthouse
Langara Point Lighthouse

British Columbia, Canada

First light to guide mariners into the inside passage from the Pacific Ocean.

Fort Point Lighthouse
Fort Point Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

A quaint lighthouse standing watch over the LaHave River.

Triple Islands Lighthouse
Triple Islands Lighthouse

British Columbia, Canada

An isolated and challenging post for lighthouse keepers off the coast of British Columbia.

Race Rocks Lightstation
Race Rocks Lightstation

British Columbia, Canada

An ecologically diverse area marked by its historic 1860 lighthouse.

Cape Forchu Lightstation
Cape Forchu Lightstation

Nova Scotia, Canada

A striking beacon with an apple-core shape located near Yarmouth.

Wood Islands Lighthouse
Wood Islands Lighthouse

Prince Edward Island, Canada

A well-preserved lighthouse featuring museum exhibits about PEI's marine history.

Kincardine Lighthouse
Kincardine Lighthouse

Ontario, Canada

A Victorian-era lighthouse opened in 1881, now housing a marine museum.

Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse

Quebec, Canada

The tallest lighthouse in Canada standing on the shoreline of the Gaspé Peninsula.

Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse

Ontario, Canada

One of Toronto's oldest buildings situated on the Toronto Islands.

Port Bickerton Lighthouse
Port Bickerton Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

Home to the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Interpretive Centre, offering rich nautical history.

Discovery Island Lighthouse
Discovery Island Lighthouse

British Columbia, Canada

A secluded lighthouse near Victoria with stunning vistas of the surrounding area.

Caribou Island Lighthouse
Caribou Island Lighthouse

Ontario, Canada

An off-the-beaten-path lighthouse located on Caribou Island in Lake Superior.

Cape North Lighthouse
Cape North Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

A classic red-and-white lighthouse on Cape Breton Island.

Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse
Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse

Nova Scotia, Canada

A picturesque lighthouse overlooking Saint Mary's Bay.

Peggy's Point Lighthouse An iconic lighthouse located in picturesque Peggy's Cove.

Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggy's Point Lighthouse An iconic lighthouse located in picturesque Peggy's Cove.
Cape Spear Lighthouse The easternmost lighthouse in North America, offering breathtaking views.

Cape Spear Lighthouse
Cape Spear Lighthouse The easternmost lighthouse in North America, offering breathtaking views.
Fisgard Lighthouse A historic lighthouse marking the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour.

Fisgard Lighthouse
Fisgard Lighthouse A historic lighthouse marking the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour.
Point Clark Lighthouse A stone lighthouse that has stood guard over Lake Huron since the mid-1800s.

Point Clark Lighthouse
Point Clark Lighthouse A stone lighthouse that has stood guard over Lake Huron since the mid-1800s.
Point Amour Lighthouse A towering structure that is one of the tallest lighthouses in Canada.

Point Amour Lighthouse
Point Amour Lighthouse A towering structure that is one of the tallest lighthouses in Canada.
Louisbourg Lighthouse A site with a rich history as its first iteration was Canada's first lighthouse.

Louisbourg Lighthouse
Louisbourg Lighthouse A site with a rich history as its first iteration was Canada's first lighthouse.
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse A lighthouse where you can experience the life of a 19th-century lightkeeper.

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse A lighthouse where you can experience the life of a 19th-century lightkeeper.
Sambro Island Lighthouse The oldest operational lighthouse in the Americas, established in 1758.

Sambro Island Lighthouse
Sambro Island Lighthouse The oldest operational lighthouse in the Americas, established in 1758.
Point-Amour Lighthouse One of the earliest built and now the tallest lighthouse in the province.

Point-Amour Lighthouse
Point-Amour Lighthouse One of the earliest built and now the tallest lighthouse in the province.
Swallowtail Lighthouse A charming lighthouse on Grand Manan island at the Bay of Fundy.

Swallowtail Lighthouse
Swallowtail Lighthouse A charming lighthouse on Grand Manan island at the Bay of Fundy.
Head Harbour Lightstation One of the most photographed lighthouses, situated on Campobello Island.

Head Harbour Lightstation
Head Harbour Lightstation One of the most photographed lighthouses, situated on Campobello Island.
Cow Head Lighthouse A guiding beacon on the Great Northern Peninsula, steeped in maritime lore.

Cow Head Lighthouse
Cow Head Lighthouse A guiding beacon on the Great Northern Peninsula, steeped in maritime lore.
Five Islands Lighthouse Picturesque lighthouse overlooking the Five Islands in the Bay of Fundy.

Five Islands Lighthouse
Five Islands Lighthouse Picturesque lighthouse overlooking the Five Islands in the Bay of Fundy.
East Quoddy Lighthouse Known for its distinctive red cross, an iconic image on Campobello Island.

East Quoddy Lighthouse
East Quoddy Lighthouse Known for its distinctive red cross, an iconic image on Campobello Island.
Langara Point Lighthouse First light to guide mariners into the inside passage from the Pacific Ocean.

Langara Point Lighthouse
Langara Point Lighthouse First light to guide mariners into the inside passage from the Pacific Ocean.
Fort Point Lighthouse A quaint lighthouse standing watch over the LaHave River.

Fort Point Lighthouse
Fort Point Lighthouse A quaint lighthouse standing watch over the LaHave River.
Triple Islands Lighthouse An isolated and challenging post for lighthouse keepers off the coast of British Columbia.

Triple Islands Lighthouse
Triple Islands Lighthouse An isolated and challenging post for lighthouse keepers off the coast of British Columbia.
Race Rocks Lightstation An ecologically diverse area marked by its historic 1860 lighthouse.

Race Rocks Lightstation
Race Rocks Lightstation An ecologically diverse area marked by its historic 1860 lighthouse.
Cape Forchu Lightstation A striking beacon with an apple-core shape located near Yarmouth.

Cape Forchu Lightstation
Cape Forchu Lightstation A striking beacon with an apple-core shape located near Yarmouth.
Wood Islands Lighthouse A well-preserved lighthouse featuring museum exhibits about PEI's marine history.

Wood Islands Lighthouse
Wood Islands Lighthouse A well-preserved lighthouse featuring museum exhibits about PEI's marine history.
Kincardine Lighthouse A Victorian-era lighthouse opened in 1881, now housing a marine museum.

Kincardine Lighthouse
Kincardine Lighthouse A Victorian-era lighthouse opened in 1881, now housing a marine museum.
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse The tallest lighthouse in Canada standing on the shoreline of the Gaspé Peninsula.

Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse The tallest lighthouse in Canada standing on the shoreline of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse One of Toronto's oldest buildings situated on the Toronto Islands.

Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse One of Toronto's oldest buildings situated on the Toronto Islands.
Port Bickerton Lighthouse Home to the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Interpretive Centre, offering rich nautical history.

Port Bickerton Lighthouse
Port Bickerton Lighthouse Home to the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Interpretive Centre, offering rich nautical history.
Discovery Island Lighthouse A secluded lighthouse near Victoria with stunning vistas of the surrounding area.

Discovery Island Lighthouse
Discovery Island Lighthouse A secluded lighthouse near Victoria with stunning vistas of the surrounding area.
Caribou Island Lighthouse An off-the-beaten-path lighthouse located on Caribou Island in Lake Superior.

Caribou Island Lighthouse
Caribou Island Lighthouse An off-the-beaten-path lighthouse located on Caribou Island in Lake Superior.
Cape North Lighthouse A classic red-and-white lighthouse on Cape Breton Island.

Cape North Lighthouse
Cape North Lighthouse A classic red-and-white lighthouse on Cape Breton Island.
Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse A picturesque lighthouse overlooking Saint Mary's Bay.

Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse
Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse A picturesque lighthouse overlooking Saint Mary's Bay.