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Tag: Lighthouses
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Cape Spear is located about twenty kilometers from the city center of St. John’s, Newfoundland. It is known for being the most easterly point in North America. Cape Spear is a National Historic Site and popular attraction in the St. John’s area and provides both a scenic and historic experience to visitors. The landscape of the area is characterized by steep cliffs and rocky coastline. There is a trail that takes visitors along the coast. Along this trail there are several interesting points. The first one is a platform with a sign indicating that you are standing on the most […]
Cape Spear The Lighthouse, Battery and Berries
No trip to St. John’s is complete without a jaunt out to Cape Spear. It’s a short drive (15 km or 9 mi.) from downtown to the easternmost tip of North America. On a clear day the views of the Atlantic Ocean and the formidable rocky coast of Newfoundland are stunning. And on a foggy day you will understand why the lighthouse at Cape Spear was and still is an essential guide to seafarers entering the narrows into St. John’s harbour. The lighthouse at Cape Spear is the oldest surviving one in Newfoundland. Built in 1835, it has been restored […]
