Point Amour Lighthouse: Guardian of the Strait
Explore Atlantic Canada's tallest lighthouse, a historic beacon offering stunning views and maritime tales on Labrador's coast.
屹立在拉布拉多南部海岸石灰岩悬崖之上的阿莫尔角灯塔，是加拿大第二高的灯塔，也是大西洋加拿大最高的灯塔。这座历史遗址建于 1850 年代，曾引导跨大西洋的轮船穿过危险的贝尔岛海峡，如今它向游客们讲述着海难、灯塔守护者的生活以及该地区丰富的航海历史。
A brief summary to Point Amour, Provincial Historic Site, Newfoundland and Labrador
- L'Anse Amour Rd., L'Anse-Amour, NL, A0K 3L0, CA
- +1709-927-5825
- Visit website
Local tips
- Bring binoculars for enhanced viewing of whales, icebergs, and seabirds from the top of the lighthouse.
- Wear comfortable shoes for climbing the 132 steps to the top of the lighthouse.
- Visit between mid-May and late September when the lighthouse is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
- Check out the Raleigh Trail, an interpretive trail that leads from the lighthouse to the site of the HMS Lily and HMS Raleigh shipwrecks.
Getting There
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Driving
Point Amour Lighthouse is located off Route 510, north of Forteau. From Route 510, turn onto L'Anse Amour Branch Road and continue for approximately 4.8 km to reach the lighthouse. Free parking is available in a lot adjacent to the site.
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Public Transport
To reach Point Amour using public transport, take the ferry from St. Barbe, Newfoundland, to Blanc-Sablon, Quebec. From Blanc-Sablon, travel east on Route 510 (Expedition 51°). Then, turn onto L'Anse Amour Branch Road and continue for approximately 4.8 km to reach the lighthouse. Ferry costs vary, check Labrador Marine for current fares.
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