Cape Bonavista Light, Historic lighthouse on Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The lighthouse consists of a two-story wooden structure with a central masonry tower, featuring distinctive white and red stripes visible from great distances.
Built between 1841 and 1843, Cape Bonavista Light guided vessels through the treacherous waters of Trinity and Bonavista bays for over a century.
The provincial historic site now functions as a museum displaying maritime artifacts, including furniture and equipment from the 1870s lighthouse keeper's daily life.
Visitors can access the lighthouse from May to October, with guided tours providing detailed information about the original seal oil fueled light mechanism.
The lighthouse maintains its original Stephenson reflector and lamp array from Scotland, making it one of the few locations worldwide with preserved 19th-century lighting equipment.
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Inception: 1843
Made from material: lumber
GPS coordinates: 48.70143,-53.08558
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13
Canadian lighthouses: maritime navigation and coastal history
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