Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

About this place

The most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear features a lighthouse dating to 1836 — the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland. The site also features WWII gun batteries and exceptional whale and iceberg viewing.

Why locals love it

"Newfoundlanders love that Cape Spear is the first place in North America to see the sunrise — visiting at dawn is a deeply moving experience."

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