Lighthouse Tour
Gaspésie is home to 14 proud witnesses of its maritime history, many of which have been given a second life thanks to the efforts of passionate individuals.
True sentinels of the sea, some lighthouses and their outbuildings have been revived as museums, tourist information offices, or cottages. Each of these maritime heritage sites shares its story in unique ways. Among them, the Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse, standing 34 metres tall, is the highest in Canada, while the Pointe-à-la-Renommée Lighthouse—nicknamed the “travelling lighthouse”—invites visitors to discover its fascinating history.
Visit the Amis des phares du Saint-Laurent website for more information: www.routedesphares.qc.ca (in French only).
Lighthouses open and accessible to visitors:
Phare-Musée maritime de Matane
Phare de La Martre
Phare Cap-de-la-Madeleine
Phare de Pointe-à-la-Renommée
Phare de Cap-des-Rosiers
Lighthouses non open to the public:
Phare de la Pointe Mitis
Phare de Port-Daniel Ouest
Lighthouses accessible but not open for visits:
Phare Cap-Chat
Phare de Cap-Gaspé
Phare du Cap Blanc
Phare de Cap-d'Espoir
Phare de Bonaventure
Phare de la Pointe Duthie
Phare de la pointe Tracadigash
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