Site historique de Pointe-à-la-Renommée

Site where Marconi established North America’s first maritime radio station (1904), now designated a National Historic Event by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, which was also a strategic centre for communications during the two world wars.

Also, a century-old lighthouse and exhibitions (Marconi, telegraph operators, lightkeepers). Via Chemin des Pionniers, hiking trails lead to the mountains, sea and fishing harbour.

• Open: June 5 to September 29, 2023, daily, 9 a.m. tp 5 p.m.
• Rates: access to the site: $3/person, free for children 5 and under
• Visit of the exhibitions, lighthouse, lighthouse and Marconi Station and access to the site: adult: $13, 6 to 17 years old: $6, 5 years old and under: free, family (2 adults and 2 children): $35 (3 $ per additional child)
• Evening screening shows and site access: adult: $13, 6 to 17: $6, 5 and under: free, family (2 adults and 2 children): $35 ($3 per additional child)
• Group rate offered by reservation only
• Someone on staff will be able to speak to you in English, and some translated material may be available

• Companion Leisure Card

• ÂPet-friendly
• ±Regional products sold on-site
• îGuided visits
• hPicnic area