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The Ultimate PEI Lighthouse Road trip
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By
Jennifer Lee Ridout
Prince Edward Island (PEI) boasts over 60 lighthouses, many of which are accessible to the public. Here’s a list of lighthouses worth the visit
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Known for its distinctive black and white stripes, it’s the tallest lighthouse on PEI, standing at 69 feet.
Westpoint Lighthouse
Built in 1845, it’s the oldest lighthouse on the island and one of the few round brick lighthouses in Canada
Point Prim Lighthouse
Located at the eastern tip of PEI, this lighthouse offers panoramic ocean views and houses a small museum
East Point Lighthouse
Situated near the ferry terminal, it provides insights into the island’s seafaring history
Wood Islands Lighthouse
PEI’s oldest wooden lighthouse, offering scenic views and a gift shop.
Panmure Island Lighthouse
Notably, it received distress signals from the Titanic
Cape Bear Lighthouse
Featured in the television series “Road to Avonlea,” it’s known for its picturesque setting.
Seacow Head Lighthouse
Located within PEI National Park, it’s one of the island’s smaller, active lighthouses.
Covehead Harbour Lighthouse
Offers a panoramic view of the town of Souris and houses a sea glass interpretive center
Souris Historic Lighthouse
Located in the fishing village of North Rustico, it’s a charming spot for photography.
North Rustico Lighthouse
Perched atop red sandstone cliffs, it’s a favorite among photographers
Cape Tryon Lighthouse
Located near Greenwich, it’s a secluded spot perfect for exploratio
St. Peters Harbour Lighthouse
Guides vessels into Malpeque Bay, known for its oyster beds
Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse
Dive into the history of PEIs lighthouses
Prince Edward Island Lighthouse Society | History
An overview of the islands lighthouses provided by Tourism PEI
Lighthouses | Tourism PEI
