Cap Gaspé Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure at eastern tip of Gaspé Peninsula, Canada.
The white octagonal lighthouse rises 42 feet above the rocky cliffs, featuring a red lantern that emits signals visible from twelve miles at sea.
The current lighthouse, constructed in 1950, replaced earlier structures from 1873 and 1892, which were essential for maritime navigation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
The lighthouse stands where Jacques Cartier planted a cross in 1534, marking this location as a foundational site in Canadian maritime navigation history.
Access to the lighthouse requires a 4-kilometer walk or bicycle ride through Forillon National Park, with an entrance fee required for park admission.
The solar-powered navigation system maintains continuous operation through extreme weather conditions, guiding vessels along the Saint Lawrence Gulf year-round.
Location: Gaspé
GPS coordinates: 48.75106,-64.16265
Latest update: March 24, 2025 22:07
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