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Lighthouse · Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Point Amour Lighthouse
A stone lighthouse about 33 metres high, completed in 1858 on the Belle Isle Strait coast; the tallest on the Canadian Atlantic and open to climb.
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About Point Amour Lighthouse
The Point Amour lighthouse stands at L'Anse Amour on the Belle Isle Strait coast, southwest of Red Bay. The stone tower, clad in wood and painted white with a black band, is about 33 metres tall and was completed in 1858. It is the tallest lighthouse on the Canadian Atlantic coast and the second tallest in the country.
The strait was a hazardous route for ships, with fog, ice and currents, and the surrounding coast has many wrecks. In 1922 the British cruiser HMS Raleigh ran aground near the lighthouse; its remains can still be seen on the beach.
The lightkeeper’s house houses an exhibit on the history of the lighthouse and navigation in the strait, and visitors climb the internal stair to the top of the tower for views of the strait and the coast of Newfoundland.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour.
Best time
In summer, when the historic site is open, and on a clear day for the view from the top.
How to get there
By a side road off Route 510 at L'Anse Amour, about 35 km from Blanc-Sablon and about 50 km from Red Bay.
Tip
On the way, stop at the L'Anse Amour burial monument, a grave about 7,500 years old marked by stones.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Point Amour Lighthouse
How tall is the Point Amour lighthouse?
About 33 metres; it is the tallest on the Canadian Atlantic coast.
Can you climb the Point Amour lighthouse?
Yes, via the internal stairs in summer.
When was the Point Amour lighthouse built?
It was completed in 1858.