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Lighthouse · Portugal Cove South, Newfoundland and Labrador
Cape Race Lighthouse
A 1907 concrete lighthouse at Newfoundland’s southeastern tip, beside the radio station that received the Titanic’s distress calls in 1912.
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About Cape Race Lighthouse
Cape Race is the southeastern point of Newfoundland, a passage point on routes between Europe and North America. Many ships wrecked on the coast because of fog and rocks, and the first lighthouse at the cape was lit in 1856. The current concrete tower dates from 1907.
A Marconi radio station once operated beside the lighthouse. In April 1912, the station operators received and relayed the Titanic’s distress calls. A replica of the station tells that story and the history of Atlantic communication.
The cape is exposed and swept by winds, with sea views in all directions. The lighthouse and station are a national historic site.
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
One to two hours.
Best time
From June to September, when the radio station is usually open for visits.
How to get there
By a dirt road of about 20 km from Portugal Cove South.
Tip
Combine it with a Mistaken Point visit on the same day: both are on the same road.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cape Race Lighthouse
What does Cape Race have to do with the Titanic?
The cape’s radio station received and relayed the Titanic’s distress calls in April 1912.
How old is the Cape Race lighthouse?
The current tower is from 1907; the first lighthouse was lit in 1856.
How do you get to Cape Race?
By dirt road, about 20 km from Portugal Cove South.