Canada's Lighthouses

A literal beacon of light in the dark night, lighthouses have long been a symbol of safety and hope. With borders on three oceans and the longest coastline in the world, it is no wonder that Canada has a dizzying array of lighthouses throughout the country. Each with its own style and design, lighthouses are an attraction and a delight for visitors.

If you love them as much as we do, you’ll want to scroll through these gorgeous photos that not only celebrate the beauty and charm of the humble lighthouse but also highlight the diversity of Canada's coastlines.

Perhaps they will inspire you to take a trip to a part of Canada you’ve yet to see. If so, reach out to us as we’d love to help you plan.

Green Island Lighthouse near Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Photo by Northern BC Tourism/Jeff Easingwood

Rocky Point Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island. Photo by Tourism PEI / Paul Baglole

Cap-au-Saumon Lighthouse in Charlevoix Quebec. Photo by Pierre Lambert and Claude Parent.

As well as keeping the light, the traditional role of a lighthouse was to sound the fog alarm, provide weather observation, maintain radio communications, and mark dangerous coastlines.

Cape Forchu Lighthouse in Nova Scotia. Photo by Davey and Sky, c/o Tourism Nova Scotia

Point Amour Lighthouse, Labrador. Photo by Dru Kennedy Photography c/o Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism

Lighthouse at Sylvan Lake, west of Red Deer, Alberta. Photo by Travel Alberta/Colin Way

Cochin Lighthouse on Jackfish Lake in Saskatchewan. Photo c/o Tourism Saskatchewan

Hay Island Lighthouse in New Brunswick. Photo by Derek Deredin

Louisbourg Lighthouse, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Photo by Destination Canada

Rose Blanche Lighthouse in Newfoundland. Photo by Kevin Pepper c/o Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism

The oldest surviving lighthouse in Canada is on Sambro Island, at the entrance to Halifax Harbour. It was built in 1758.

Sambro Island Lighthouse. Photo by Tourism Nova Scotia,Acorn Art & Photography

Lighthouse in Killarney on Georgian Bay in Ontario. Photo by Ben Jaworskyj c/o Destination Canada

Gull Harbour Lighthouse, Manitoba. Photo by Handcraft c/o Travel Manitoba

Swallowtail Lighthouse Grand Manan, New Brunswick. Photo c/o Tourism New Brunswick

Lighthouse at Belliveau Cove, Baie Sainte-Marie. Photo by Janik Robichaud c/o Tourism Nova Scotia

Lake Superior lighthouse. Photo c/o Destination Ontario

Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site on Vancouver Island. Photo by Destination BC/Reuben Krabbe

According to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, there are more than 750 lighthouses throughout Canada. Do you have a favourite?

Point Prim Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island. Photo by Tourism PEI / Nick Jay

Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. Photo by André Quenneville

Canada's Lighthouses

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