Cap Gaspé Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure at eastern tip of Gaspé Peninsula, Canada.

Cap Gaspé Lighthouse is a white octagonal structure with a red lantern situated on rocky cliffs at the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula. The building serves to guide ships through the challenging waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and warn mariners of the coastal hazards nearby.

The current structure was built in 1950 as a replacement for earlier versions from 1873 and 1892 that served maritime navigation. This succession of buildings reflects the enduring importance of this coastal point for safe passage in the gulf waters.

The site is reached only on foot or by bike via the Graves trail, and walkers find interpretive panels at this halt nicknamed "the end of the world." The light marks the southern tip of the Forillon Peninsula, where commercial ships entering and leaving the St. Lawrence River pass the shoals alongside local fishing boats.

Reaching the lighthouse involves walking through Forillon National Park on rocky terrain where good grip footwear is essential, particularly after wet weather. The park provides marked trails and visitor services, but plan for variable weather conditions and allow adequate time for the full visit.

The first light, lit on 6 October 1873, was a wooden keeper's house with a 9-metre square tower, built by Doolan & Cassidy. Its fixed red light, made by four lamps with 50-centimetre reflectors, was visible up to 22 kilometres. Keeper Charles Esmouf earned $800 a year and had to pay an assistant from it.