This 34 metre high stone light-tower, perched atop rugged cliffs, is the tallest lighthouse in Canada. The exposed point of land is at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River where it enters the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Built between 1853 and 1858, the lighthouse ...
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The Phare de la Martre - Musée des Phares, jewel of the Gaspé coast, stands proudly on its natural promontory near the church, its unusual octagonal wooden frame exposed to the soft caress of the sun and the harsh lash of the wind. See the rotating light ...
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Discover the Pointe Duthie lighthouse and discover the life of the first English settlers. Walk to the pointe and explore this enchanting site with its forest trails and magnificent views of the bay.
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This 1906 lighthouse offers a splendid view of the town and the sea. From the top of this cylindrical tower (more than 20-metres high), observe the maritime traffic, the windmill park and the Chic-Chocs Mountains. You will also see the equipment of a ...
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Feel the serenity of this magical place, while quietly listening to the musical sound of the waves. Located at the tip of a headland stretching out into the sea, over a kilometer from Route 132, the beautiful setting will charm you by its beauty and tranquility ...
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Visitors to the Cap-de-la-Madeleine Lighthouse can take a tour of the lighthouse and its history. In one of the old guards' houses there is a local souvenir shop. It is also the perfect place to take a coffee break. On site, it is also possible to visit ...
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