Reviews of Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site (Tourist Attraction)

Matthew Dobbie

Beautiful hiking trails and stunning views of the Atlantic, the way the fog swept over the cliffs like a huge wave is spectacular.

Christopher LeBlanc

Little windy but the view is amazing. Even on really hot days it never feels "packed" I have noticed that although this is a fair way outside the city. They offer no Chargers for EVs (Growing trend considering most other site now have Tesla and J1772s I think it's important to note that.)

Allison Harford

Such a lovely spot to visit! I will have to come back in warmer weather to really fully embrace the entire experience

Saleena

Must see attraction for visitors! Cape Spear looks out from Canada's most Easterly point. The lighthouse itself is highly asthetic being completely white - and contrasts beautifully with the landscape. It does get windy up on the rocks so be sure to bundle up with close fitting clothes that won't fly away!

Wade Watts

Great spot and very beautiful. Needs better accessibility

Adewale Gbadamosi

Cape spear is a national historical site and it is also most easternly point in North America. During the World War, the site was the main harbours of fleet of warship charged with protecting the convoys of vulnerable cargo vessels carrying supplies and soldiers to Europe. The site provided vital supplies. This is a must see historical site... the harbour, ocean, landscape, whitehouse.

Tania Castilhos

St. John's is an inspiring place. On top a hill there are interesting buildings. An art gallery with many eye catching pieces, a functioning lighthouse and this well kept historical building. One wonders how a family could reside in so small counters during the harsh winter. The roar of the ocean, the crushing of the waves and the Rock formation are the perfect frame for these great man made attractions.

Brian Perich

Fantastic views, National Park of Canada and Newfoundland ???? staffed by friendly park guides. Really appreciated the experience here.

Natalie E

Amazing and breathtaking views! The air smells so fresh and crisp. There is a great path to walk all around with informative panels to talk about the site. Highly recommend

Bruce Stearman

Beautiful walk/hike. Lots of stairs. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Reasonable prices in the gift shop and an interesting selection. Fascinating views of sea birds and we did see a few whales blowing although no breaches or tail slaps.

Bryan Vanderkruk

Loved coming her for the sunrise. So windy! Nice coastal trail to watch the first sunrise in North America. The old battery ruins/artifacts are great too.

Kereth Collard

Cape Spear as far east as you can go in Canada! Put this spot on your list of places to see! Beautiful sights to see. 2 Lighthouses crashing waves, ocean view and icebergs! You may even see a whale. Dress warmly as it can feel colder by the ocean.

Kitty K.

Cool place to go for it's geology and free whale watching. Saw a couple Minke whales at the cove when we were there. The lighthouse is very cute. There's a trail right by the light house that you can walk along the shore

Cindie Houde

Catch the sunrise from the most easterly point in North America! The view is inpressive and its a great hiking trail between Cape Spear and Petty Harbour all along the Ocean coastline

Cassie Braithwaite

Beautiful spot with fantastic views! Waking around is free but to get into the lighthouse you have to pay and have a guided tour. There are bathrooms and a giftshop and I heard one of the guides say they are in the process of putting in a little restaurant as well.

Joe Richards

What an amazing place! To be to the farthest East point in Canada is a true feat. The interpreters were amazing, the one we met did let us know she hated moose, but I digress. The beauty of this location is evident, but the surprise of …

Reta

Lots of trails, some areas are wheelchair accessible. Usually windy, so bring a jacket. Fantastic spot to view icebergs in late spring and whales in the summer. No admission fee, but about 10-15 min drive from downtown St. John's. The Hop On/Hop Off bus comes here as well. Very uneven ground and dangerous cliff edges, so be mindful with young children. Finally, the waves can be deadly and people have been swept away. Please do not go down on the rocks and stay on the paths.

Donald McKay

North America's eastern most point merits a visit any time of the year as a convenient location to view whales and seabirds in the summer or icebergs in the spring. It is my favourite spot to feel the power of the North Atlantic any time of the year, and a great place to start or end a coastal hike. Obey the warning signs about nearing the water's edge as sneaker waves are common.

Helena Dang

This is the most eastern point of North America. Not only the sceneries are nice, it's also rich of history as well. The guided tour worths waiting for. Those tour guides are wondeful and very knowledgeable. Absolutely worth it. Highly recommended.

Debcar Jackson

Our favorite place to recharge, especially during these Covid-19 times, we find the ocean to be the ultimate distraction to one's day to day worries. Cape Spear is an excellent location for this. Add the historical sites, you have a great place to get away from it all. So if you're in need of such a place check this out, we're sure you'll not be disappointed. Bonus this year, the washrooms are open 10 am to 5:30 pm daily.

Cindy Delaney

Beautiful scenery. A Geography lesson for my son. The most North Eastern point in North America. We had a great family walk.

Tee F Kay

It is amazing that gegraphical marks, like the most Eastern point of North America also are very beautiful places. Sure, when you ever come to St. Johns, you certainly won't miss a trip to Cape Spear and maybe even spot an traveling iceberg.

Trevor

Incredible view with a lot of natural beauty. The light house itself is amazing. Walking around the area is free, but to get into the lighthouse you have to pay a nominal fee. Bathrooms aren’t available at all times, and there are limited hours at the gift shop.

Kirk Bratvold

When the weather is right, you'll find gorgeous Atlantic ocean views across Newfoundland's rugged coastline. Lighthouse tour costs a few bucks but is worthwhile especially if combined with access to the museum and film at Signal Hill visitors center (30 mins away).

Luis Fonseca

Beautiful. Come early morning. The place is all for you! The view from the road is sublime!

Ron Mosocco

Onward we marched to North America's most eastern point outside Greenland, Cape Spear. In the distance is Signal Hill where we were earlier. Icebergs abound! We visited here last May during our 3 month vacation around wonderful Canada.

Jim Deal

This is a great lighthouse. The location has many trails and great views of whales and icebergs, as season permits. The staff are quite helpful and friendly. There is a nice size parking lot with just a short hike to the lighthouse. The location is also the most easterly location in northern america. We were not disappointed in going there.

Todd Sharpe

It is located at the most easterly point in Canada. This place has some of newfoundland's most beautiful Vistas you can see icebergs, fishing vessels and sheer cliffs. Whales , sea birds, and a variety of flora spread out in every direction from this location.

Irene Gaudet

The views are amazing and well worth the trek. Also a bit of its hidden history as a defense post.

Daniel Hefford

The easternmost point of North America is worth visiting. Parking is close by and a lot of it is wheelchair accessible. (not all) Show up early in the morning for a sunrise just beware of the fog.

Darrell Young

Went here for a short visit. Ended up doing a guided tour. Huge shout out to our guide Victoria! She was amazing. Super friendly, personable and knowledgeable. We had a great time with her.

Gautam Suri

A must visit place when you are in St. John's. The drive up to Cape Spear is fabulous. And once you get there, you are at a historic site that has witnessed major world events. Again just like most places in St. John's, the views are breathtaking. On top of that you are at the eastern most point if Canada. That is a milestone in itself. The bunkers built during World War II are preserved and give you a send of how Canada helped the allies from here. And to top this the stunning views of the Atlantic would have you mesmerized. The blue and the view of Signal Hill are awesome. And every now and then a ship goes by reminding you of the active St. John's port

Zachary Harmon

The point isn't too far from downtown St John's and is a great area with amazing views. If you have some spare time go here and have a great time. There was construction going on at the time I went but it is still gorgeous.

Brent B

Soo cool eastern most part of North america the wind was crazy when I went not usually like that but it was rosette cool for the wave action , also km 0 for the Trans canada trail, the armory and cannons are cool too , and I think there's even a gift shoppe

sherry 88

If you’re visiting St. John’s, you have to go to Cape Spear! Lost of trails, waves, whales (if you’re lucky) and the light houses!! There are many footsteps of history there! If you don’t have a car, you can use Hop on/off tours and enjoy St. John’s friendly atmosphere in one day. Cape Spear is a unique location full of personality! Enjoy!

Fiona Bratvold

This place was awesome! Not too crowded. We went mid-september. The walk up to the lighthouse was easy with nice wide even steps. We bought a dual ticket to see both cape spear and signal Hill for about $6. Totally worth it. The lighthouse had lots of historical info and lots to see on how the people used to live. The views were gorgeous. Lots of places to take pictures. Blue water as far as the can see.

C B

REALLY NICE SPOT!!!! Beautiful views of the rugged coastline, two types of Lighthouses to see. We went in February and it was still our favourite part of the St John’s area. Be prepared for THE WIND!!! It could blow a person off the edge if you aren’t paying attention!!! We spent 40 min here despite freezing temperatures because it was so beautiful, even just watching the waves crashing on the rocks. I couldn’t even imagine how nice this spot would be in the summer ????

Valerie Reid

We arrived on a beautiful day with the intent to walk about and take in the spectacular view of the ocean. A friendly tour guide approached us and told us there was space to accommodate myself, husband and two children if we were interested in viewing the inside of the light house where families lived. I was very thankful to take the tour for a very small cost and the guide was knowledgeable about all aspects.

Mo Ali

Cape Spear is a must visit! It's a gorgeous scenic 20 minute drive from St. John's. The view is breathtaking and the fact that you can stand on the most eastern point on North America is a mind blowing thought! There is lots of history here which you can read all about when you are there posted on signs. Simply a majestic place that will leave in awe. An astonishing site to have the privilege to visit.

Roxana Berlan

A must see if you visit St. John's. If you like taking photos, the lighthouse in Cape Spear is a great place for photography. We had a guided tour by two ladies from Parks Canada. It is surprising to learn that families used to live in this place with all their children. Their gift shop has good books and souveniers.

Master iOqY

Most easterly point of North America and only a short 20 min drive from St. John's. The actual lighthouse is open to the public and takes the visitor back in time when the lighthouse keeper's family lived there - quite cozy and warm inside with amazing views. As an added bonus, we wished for and met a local Newfoundland dog appropriately named Chief!

Visit Newfoundland Labrador

Cape Spear is the most easterly point in Canada and North America. Picture yourself here watching the sunrise, looking out across the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse is one of the oldest in St Johns. You can hike along the coast and view icebergs and watch whales feed along the coast.

Brent

great place. only downside is that the ww2 guns are not visitable right now because the promenade and overlook are being redone, but it should all be amazing when done. Still worth it.

Connolly K

Eastern most point of North America. Definitely a must-see. Beautiful place to spend the day. Fun to explore and climb the rocks. Water is pretty. Not too crowded.

Sharren K. Grant

Nothing I have ever seen compares to the beauty and rich history of this place. Don't miss out if you're in the area, the drive to Cape Spear is worth every second.

Nygel Weishar

Lovely site, lots of parking, and well maintained

Deborah Kuo

The exhibit here is great. The guided walking tour is worth your time to get a better understanding in a story and verbal format. I really enjoyed it while we were walking towards the light-tower. The view is increasingly stunning and you can see Signal Hill in the distance and understand the relevance and importance of the two points. If you’re interested in communication and history, this is not to be missed. You don’t need to spend a lot of time here but if you visit Signal Hill, it’s worth checking this location out as well, to understand the relevance of the two sites and their importance in communications.

Denis Maloushko

This is one of must-see places in Saint John’s area. There is an easy but spectacular hike that begins right from the lighthouse and goes along the coastline.

Caleb Booker

Nice ocean view, cool old fort, good for all ages

Jacquie Fuentes (Jax)

A beautiful view. Perched on top of a hill overlooking St. John's. The area is stunning. Nice paths, safe for all including wheelchairs.

SONA LAKHOYAN

It’s a historic place ! It’s worth the detour ! 20 minutes by car from Saint John’s

sarahmcnadia

First time there, easy to get to, good parking availability, and LOTS of space to roam around to different areas. It was beautiful.

Doug M

Another great light house. Views are great and you can catch glimpses of whales as well. Lots of staff. Worth a visit when you are in the area.

Viktor Gredzhev

Given this is the Eastern-most point in North America, it made perfect sense (to my wife at least) that we should be among the first people in North America to see the sunrise one morning - so off we went to do just that. Thankfully the sky cooperated and we were treated to a beautiful sunrise over Cape Spear - and were able to take some photos and explore the area.

Jesse Brown

Great place to visit. Seen some whales and got a tour for very cheap. The tour was well worth it though not needed.

Nick Angiers

The historic site and lighthouse are not open during the off season (basically after Labour Day). Also the bathrooms were not open due to renovations. But the grounds are always open. I walked from st. John's (4 hours, a great hike if it's a nice day), then got a ride back with a friend. As far as I know there are no regular buses going there.

Christine Kennedy

Easy drive, lots of parking when we were there. Got some beautiful sunrise pics. One iceberg was nearby as well. Easy little walking paths to learn a bit more about the history of the two lighthouses and the large canons remaining from the war.

Philip V

We got our own personal guided tour with a knowledgeable Parks Canada guide! Life inside the oldest lighthouse in Newfoundland was remarkable in 1836... self reliance and creativity. The restored inside of the lighthouse looks like it's still the Victorian era.

Amanda Gallinger

So neat! The views are unbelievable! There are hiking trails all along with cliffs and not a lot of tourists which is really nice. This is a must see when in St John's Newfoundland

Wandering Trucker

What a beautiful location. You can get lost in the tranquility of the sea and air. There is so much history here in Newfoundland. It's determination of people surprises me sometimes. Building fake artillery guns and posting them on mountains!!! When you add the human element, truly anything is possible!!!

Eric L

Also joined their guided tours. Informative and you can also go inside the lighthouse where the lighthouse guard family live. Suggest to spend roughly 2 hrs here.

Burt Hatt

A beautiful spot. Wide open vistas, and beautiful ocean views. Going through the old Lighthouse was very interesting along with going through the WW2 bunkers. Must've taken close to 100 pictures.

Sam cassidy

No words. Such a beautiful place. Only 15 minutes from St John's proper. Be sure to stop at Blackhead gift shop on the way back for some local charm and souvenirs. Met a lovely lady who runs the place who grew up in Blackhead and went to school in the one room building that is now a little museum.

Rita Ghosh

This park is a treasure for Canada with a 1836 built Historic Lighthouse , offering many trails and a panoramic view . Saw a whale in the Ocean.

Rob Gillard

My first visit and I was not disappointed. Beautiful little hike with my family to enjoy the gorgeous scenery.

Janet Warren

Lots of interesting aspects to this site - the lighthouse and the military history - but the idea of reaching the most easterly point of North America gives it a unique appeal. Great ocean and coastline views made accessible by good trails and plenty of parking.

Aaron Adamack

Some beautiful scenery with whales and dolphins occasionally visible from the shore. Also a decent spot to try and spot seabirds. It's worth doing a partial easy out and back on some of the nearby East Coast Trails nearby, but note if you want to do the full length of the trails, they can be quite strenuous and it would be better to do the car shuffle so you only have to do them one way.

Caroline Friesen

One day the weather was beautiful and we saw a lot of whale activity. Another day it was extremely windy and dull. We went for a bit o a walk along the East Coast Trail but by the time we turned back we couldn't see the lighthouse at all and just barely the light even from the parking lot!

Dianna Owen

Excellent destination. Local to St. John's. Walking trails well maintained. Good signage for safety. Lots of historical educational posters along the paths. The ocean views outstanding. Good for solo trekkers as well as families with dogs on lease.

Jan Blackmore

What a beautiful place. Bring hiking shoes or sneakers so you can enjoy the walking trails. Mobility challenged people may not get the full experience but even views from the parking areas are stunning. Bring binoculars or camera with large voom to take in the birds and sea life.