Point Amour Lighthouse, Heritage lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Point Amour Lighthouse is a stone tower located on the coast of the Strait of Belle Isle in Newfoundland and Labrador. The white cylindrical structure with a black band rises from limestone cliffs and includes residential quarters that now house museum exhibits.

Construction began in 1854 under François Baby and was completed in 1857, with the light first lit in spring 1858. The tower was one of four lighthouses ordered by the Province of Canada to make the dangerous Strait of Belle Isle safer for transatlantic steamships. Limestone came from nearby quarries, while timber and brick were shipped from Quebec to L'Anse au Loup and hauled four miles to the site.

The former keeper's residence now serves as a museum where visitors can explore maritime navigation tools and maritime safety equipment from different eras. You can observe how lighthouse keepers lived and worked to guide ships safely through these treacherous waters.

Reaching the top requires climbing multiple flights of stairs inside the tower, so a reasonable level of fitness is helpful. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and be aware that coastal weather can change quickly.

The original second-order Fresnel lens remains in use, with its focal plane 152 feet (46 m) above sea level. The light shows for 16 seconds, then pauses for 4. A fog signal can sound from a separate building on the site.