Cape Spear Lighthouse, Canada
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Cape Spear Lighthouse, Canada
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Cape Spear Lighthouse, Canada
Reinhard Prinzmeier
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Canada Cape Spear Lighthouse

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Cape Spear is the easternmost point of North America. With a historic and an active lighthouse and World War II defenses, it is an important historical place for Canadians.
Among the the best here is the surf, which gives a grandiose performance.

This is the new, modern lighthouse, which was built in 1955 and is still in operation.

The old and new lighthouses stand right next to each other, with the new one having taken over the function of the old one.

Photography Tips

The place is famous for being where people go to watch the first rays of sunlight hit the North American mainland. It can get quite crowded on weekends. You should have your equipment set up well before sunrise.
You might also spot whales or dolphins from there. So be sure to have a telephoto lens ready to go.

Travel Information

There is a visitor parking lot with plenty of spaces. From there, you just have to walk up a long flight of stairs.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 05:05 - 20:51 | current local time: 22:50
Photo Themes Coast Lighthouse Rocky Coast Surf

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