North Cape Light, Federal heritage lighthouse in North Cape, Canada

North Cape Light is a white octagonal tower 19.5 metres tall, topped by a gallery and a red lantern, at the end of the northwestern peninsula of Prince County, Prince Edward Island. It marks the divide between the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait. Its focal plane is 23.7 metres, and it is not open to visitors.

The lighthouse began operations in 1867 after local residents and shipping interests pushed for its construction to address navigation challenges in northwestern waters. Its establishment reflected broader efforts during that period to improve maritime safety across the region.

The lighthouse marks the boundary between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait, and is managed by the Canadian Coast Guard. It was recognized as a federal heritage building on 5 September 1991 and designated a heritage place by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in 2012.

The tower emits yellow flashes that serve as navigation aids for passing vessels. The remote location on the reef requires careful approach and can be harder to reach during poor weather conditions.

Inside the tower runs a wooden weight shaft from top to bottom, reinforced with metal cables that stabilize the entire structure. This construction method represents an interesting engineering solution found in early Canadian lighthouses.