Lighthouse Route | |
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| Matane Lighthouse | |
| Information | |
| Country |  Canada |
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| Region | Quebec maritime |
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 48 ° 42 ′ 0 ″ N 65 ° 12 ′ 0 ″ W | |
| Touristic site | |
The Lighthouse route is a route of Quebec maritime allowing you to visit the lighthouses along the St. Lawrence and the Baie des Chaleurs. Several lighthouses have been transformed into an interpretation site, but also into an inn. Due to their location, they all offer a remarkable landscape and an exceptional view of the sea!
Understand
There are a total of 45 lighthouses at Quebec, the vast majority of these are located in the Quebec maritime.
Steps
South shore of the St. Lawrence
Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse
Lighthouse of La Martre
Lighthouse of Cap-des-Rosiers
- 1 Stone pillar Saint-Jean-Port-Joli – Still active lighthouse built in 1843 and automated in 1960. It offers no activity and is inaccessible. Recognized as a Federal Heritage Building in 1988 and listed in 2013.
- 2 Lighthouse of the Pot-à-l'Eau-de-Vie island Access by boat from the quay of Wolf River (via highway 20, exit 507, or via route 132),
1 418 867-1660, 1 877 867-1660 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] 
Mid-June to mid-September. – Lighthouse commissioned in 1862 and abandoned in 1964, classified as a historical monument, located on a small island in the middle of the river, offers guided tours. The Duvetnor company offers packages including accommodation on the island with meals as well as a sea excursion. - 3 Green Island Lighthouse Access by boat from the quay of L'Isle-Verte (via route 132), 1 418 898-2730, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-May to end of October. – Lighthouse built in 1809, classified as a historical monument, located on an island, offers guided tours, still has its period fog cannon. It is the oldest river in the St.Lawrence and the third oldest in the Canada. The view from the top lighthouse 17 meters is remarkable, allowing you to observe the river, the whole of Île Verte, the sand dunes of Tadoussac, Île Rouge and the Prince Shoal Lighthouse. The Lighthouse Houses offer accommodation on the island directly in the keeper's house or the keeper's assistant house for a total of eight rooms.
- 4 Bicquette Island Lighthouse Rimouski (Bic sector) – Lighthouse commissioned in 1844 and automated in 1981, located on an island. It offers no activity and is inaccessible.
- 5 Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse Rimouski (Pointe-au-Père sector) (via highway 20, exit 621, or via route 132, take rue du Père-Nouvel towards the river), 1 418 724-6214, e-mail : [email protected] Beginning of June to mid-October. – Lighthouse built in 1909 with original architecture, second tallest lighthouse in Eastern Canada with its 33 meters, guided tour, exhibitions on the history of the lighthouse and its keepers. On the same site, the Empress of Ireland pavilion offers a projection on the sinking of the liner Empress of Ireland as well as an exhibition including objects recovered from the wreckage. Also on the same site it is possible to visit a submarine, the HMCS Onondaga, including an audio-guided visit to discover the life of a submarine crew. The Foghorn Engineer's House offers light meals as well as ice cream.
- 6 Pointe-de-Mitis Lighthouse Métis-sur-Mer
– Lighthouse commissioned in 1874 and rebuilt in 1909 as a navigation aid. It is one of the oldest reinforced concrete lighthouses in Canada. It offers no activity and is inaccessible. - 7 Matane Lighthouse Matane (via route 132), 1 418 562-1065, 1 877 762-8263 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] Beginning of June to mid-October (guided tours only from end of June to mid-August, Tuesday to Saturday). – Lighthouse dating from 1906. The view from the top of the lighthouse allows you to observe the river, the city, the wind farm and the Chic-Chocs mountains. In addition, the top of the lighthouse features the wheelhouse equipment of a modern ship. The caretaker's house is also the tourist information office for the Matane region.
- 8 Cap-Chat Lighthouse Cap-Chat (via route 132, west of the village), 1 418 786-2112, 1 866 786-2112 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to early September (Saturday and Sunday from late May to mid-June and from September to mid-October). – Lighthouse built in 1871 still active located at the top of a cliff at the foot of the cape in the shape of a cat which gave its name to the place. The lighthouse is located in the Rocher-Cap-Chat park with trails leading to the sea including geocaching as well as aerial hebertism trails from tree to tree including a zip line. It is also possible to abseil down the cliff. It is possible to rent the caretaker's house which is fully equipped. The main building of the park offers a snack bar.
- 9 Lighthouse of La Martre Marten (on avenue du Phare, access from route 132), 1 418 288-5698, fax : 1 418 288-5599, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to mid-September. – Wooden lighthouse built in 1906 still active, classified among the 10 most beautiful lighthouses in Quebec, the rotation of the lighting module is still carried out thanks to the original clock system, exhibition on history.
- 10 Cap de Madeleine lighthouse Madeleine-Center (via route 132, route du Phare towards the river), 1 418 393-2114, e-mail : [email protected] Beginning of June to mid-October. – Exhibition on history. It is possible to observe northern gannets as well as whales. The caretaker's house offers a café as well as a souvenir shop.
- 11 Pointe-à-la-Renommée Lighthouse Between Grand-Pond and L'Anse-à-Valleau (via route 132, 980, boulveard de l'Anse-à-Valleau), 1 418 269-3310, e-mail : [email protected] – Lighthouse dating from 1880 repatriated from Quebec in 1997 located on the site of the first radio-maritime station of theNorth America installed by Marconi in 1904. Exhibitions are offered on the history of wireless telegraphy and other means of maritime communication as well as on local history.
- 12 Lighthouse of Cap-des-Rosiers Cap-des-Rosiers (via route 132), 1 418 892-5767, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to mid-September. – Lighthouse built in 1858, highest lighthouse in Canada with its 37 m, guided tour. It serves as a gateway to the Forillon National Park.
- 13 Cap-Gaspé Lighthouse Cap-aux-Os (access via the Anse-aux-Amérindiens trail on foot, by bike, on skis or snowshoes), 1 418 368-5505, 1 888 773-8888 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. – Still active lighthouse built in 1873 and rebuilt in 1950. It is located in the Forillon National Park.
Mid-June to mid-September
North shore of Chaleur Bay
- 14 Cap-Blanc Lighthouse Perforated – Lighthouse commissioned in 1874. It offers no activity.
- 15 Cap-d'Espoir Lighthouse Cap-d'Espoir (via route 132, take route du Phare south) Year round. – It is possible to rent the house of the caretaker's assistant.
- 16 Port-Daniel-Ouest Lighthouse Port-Daniel-Gascons – Lighthouse commissioned in 1907. It offers no activity.
- 17 – Lighthouse commissioned in 1902, moved in 1907 and 2008.
- 18 Duthie Point Lighthouse New Richmond, 1 418 392-4487 – Lighthouse located in the British Heritage Gaspé Village. It offers a remarkable view of the Baie des Chaleurs.
- 19 Carleton Lighthouse Carleton-sur-Mer – Still active lighthouse built in 1872 and rebuilt in 1984.
North shore of the St. Lawrence
The Prince Shoal Lighthouse, nicknamed the "Toupie"
- 20 Prairie Point Lighthouse Cap to the Branch ofIle aux Coudres – Still active lighthouse built in 1931 and rebuilt in 1972. It is located on an island. It does not offer any activity.
- 21 Cap-au-Saumon Lighthouse Saint-Simeon – Still active lighthouse built in 1894 and rebuilt in 1955. It offers no activity.
- 22 Cap de la Tête-au-Chien lighthouse Saint-Simeon – Still active lighthouse built in 1909. It offers no activities.
- 23 Prince Shoal Lighthouse Tadoussac – Still active lighthouse built in 1964 replacing a lighthouse in service since 1902, nicknamed the "Toupie", located in the river.
- 24 Lighthouse of Cap-de-Bon-Désir Bergeronnes (via route 138), 1 418 232-6751 Mid-June to mid-October. – Lighthouse located in the Saguenay - St. Lawrence Marine Park, allowing the observation of marine mammals, exhibition on navigation aids.
- 25 Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse Old Lighthouse Island, Baie-Trinité (via Route 138, take Chemin du Vieux-Phare to the west of the village), 1 418 939-2400, fax : 1 418 939-2173 Mid-June to mid-September. – Exhibition on the life history of the lighthouse keepers, on the navigation aids and on the natives of the region. The caretaker's house serves as an inn and provides meals.
- 26 Lighthouse of the Egg Island Rivière-Pentecôte – Lighthouse built in 1871, rebuilt in 1955 and automated in 1970. It offers no activity.
- 27 Lighthouse of the island of Grand-Caoui Rivière-Pentecôte – Still active lighthouse built in 1927. It offers no activity.
- 28 Lighthouse of Île aux Perroquets Access by boat from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan and of Mingan (via route 138), 1 418 538-3285 Mid-June to end of August. – Lighthouse located on an island in the Mingan archipelago in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, guided tour. Carriers to the lighthouse also offer sea excursions for bird and marine mammal watching.
- 29 Lighthouse of the Petite Île au Marteau Access by boat from Havre-Saint-Pierre marina (via route 138), 1 418 538-3285 Mid-June to end of August. – Lighthouse located on an island in the Mingan archipelago in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, guided tour.
- 30 Sainte-Marie Island Lighthouse Harrington harbor – Lighthouse built in 1913 and deactivated in 1981. It offers no activity.
- 31 Lighthouse of Cap-de-Rabast Pointe-Nord of theAnticosti Island, 1 418 535-0294, 1 800 463-1777 (free number) June to end of August. – Lighthouse located on theAnticosti Island in the Lac Geneviève outfitter. The caretaker's house can be rented as a chalet.
- 32 Carleton Point Lighthouse Anticosti Island Mid-May to end of August. – Lighthouse located on theAnticosti Island offering a magnificent view of the sea. The caretaker's house serves as an inn, including a dining room, a bar and a terrace.
- 33 Lighthouse of Cap-de-la-Table Fox's BayAnticosti Island – Lighthouse located on Anticosti Island, built in 1919 and automated in 1970. It offers no activities.
Magdalen Islands
Brion Island Lighthouse
- 34 Cape Alright Lighthouse Havre-aux-Maisons des Magdalen Islands – Still active lighthouse built in 1928. It offers no activity.
- 35 Étang-du-Nord Lighthouse (Bourgot Lighthouse) Étang-du-Nord des Magdalen Islands – Still active lighthouse built in 1874 and rebuilt in 1987. It offers no activity.
- 36 Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse Basin of Magdalen Islands – Still active lighthouse built in 1871 and rebuilt in 1960. It offers no activity.
- 37 Entry Island Lighthouse Entry Island Magdalen Islands – Still active lighthouse built in 1874 and rebuilt in 1960. It offers no activity.
- 38 Brion Island Lighthouse Grosse-Île des Magdalen Islands – Still active lighthouse built in 1905. It offers no activity.
- 39 Bird Rock Lighthouse Grosse-Île des Magdalen Islands – Lighthouse built in 1870, rebuilt in 1967 and automated in 1988. It offers no activity.
To go
To buy
Eat
List of lighthouses offering catering on the site:
- At Bas-Saint-Laurent :
- Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse
- In Gaspesie :
- Cap de Madeleine lighthouse
- Cap-Chat Lighthouse
- On the North Coast :
- Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse
Housing
List of lighthouses offering accommodation on the site:
- At Bas-Saint-Laurent :
- Lighthouse of the Pot-à-l'Eau-de-Vie island
- Green Island Lighthouse
- In Gaspesie :
- Cap-Chat Lighthouse
- Cap-d'Espoir Lighthouse
- On the North Coast :
- Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse
- On theAnticosti Island :
- Cape Rabast Lighthouse
Around
For all the things to see and do in the surrounding area, see the pages for each region:
