Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
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Shaune C
Moncton, Canada109 contributions
Jun 2022
Lighthouse was nice to look at, but it was the puffins that amazed us. They fly from point A to B quickly, land amongst the hundreds of puffins, and are off again. We could have watched for hours. This will be one of the highlights of our two week Newfoundland trip.
Written 10 January 2023
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OnwardTraveller
Southampton, UK1,028 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Great little visit and amazed to find the lighthouse tour was free (and even open) in the first week of October. Good to learn of the history and take a windswept walk around outside. Along with a visit to Trinity, worth the drive up from St John’s.
Written 3 October 2022
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Jeff H
3 contributions
Sep 2022
Enjoyed the park ambassadors who provided excellent information and commentary about the light house. We even got to see the 209 year old light assembly operate which was cool
Written 24 September 2022
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PeterBernie
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom233 contributions
Aug 2022
A really interesting tour of the lighthouse with knowledgeable guides telling of the history of the people who lived and worked there. Very enjoyable in a great Canadian location.
Written 16 September 2022
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Rebecca T
33 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Great place to visit! We came for a sunset and built a little rock statue to go along with the others. Lots of inclines for walking and climbing.
Written 11 September 2022
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Dave O
7 contributions
Aug 2022
The whole area is so beautiful; birds to the right, Inukshuks to the left. Drive past Dairy King… do not stop there.
Written 12 August 2022
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Bucko007
Sudbury, Canada605 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Great lighthouse visit. The interpreters inside did an excellent job explaining the history. I particularly enjoyed the pulley system. The views are also great. One of the best ones yet.
Written 28 July 2022
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Steeve C
Montreal, Canada10 contributions
Jul 2022
Nice lighthouse, great pictures to be taken in the area with the Puffins and the sea that wash-off on the rocks nearby! Nice view overlooking at the rugged the cliffs
Written 27 July 2022
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Krista K
5 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
- clean
- great staff
- awesome view
- got to see some puffins and whales
- easy access to the top of the lighthouse
- not a whole lot to do, only spent about a hour here
- limited access
- minimal parking
- great staff
- awesome view
- got to see some puffins and whales
- easy access to the top of the lighthouse
- not a whole lot to do, only spent about a hour here
- limited access
- minimal parking
Written 23 July 2022
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CherylM2010
Calgary, Canada63 contributions
Jul 2022
We enjoyed visiting the lighthouse and we also enjoyed the coastal trail. A real bonus was watching the puffins nearby as they came to check things out front eh nearby island.
Written 15 July 2022
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Corbett P
Delta1 contribution
Do they have a dinner
Juanita_la_loca
Gander, Canada115 contributions
No. It is not a restaurant/dinner theatre. It is an old lighthouse, restored to a historic period. It is a very interesting, but quick, tour through the property.
grammasue14
Muenster Canada144 contributions
Can we get a guided tour of the lighthouse on Saturday or Sunday? Also, can you please tell us about the lighthouse dinner on the 24th of September?
retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,739 contributions
The Parks employees are in the keeper's house and answer questions visitors have after looking into the various rooms. We did not have a guided tour, but looked at the various rooms at our own pace. We found the keeper's study interesting as he kept his flags for signalling in an orderly manner. A book was open on his desk which showed the codes of the flags. Try to uncode the message of the flags flying outside the keeper's house.
When we climbed up the spiral staircase to the light in the lighthouse, there was Parks Employee there to explain how the lights were light and how often that job needed to be done. She explained all the parts, the gears. The space is very limited at the top of the lighthouse.
This attraction is open daily, including weekends 9:30-5pm.
We found the surrounding landscape to be great for photographing - rugged, high cliffs, swirling waters, and lots of nesting puffins. Down the road from the lighthouse is the statue of Cabot who is said to have landed here.
There is information on the Provincial Historic Sites Newfoundland website for Cape Bonavista. For info about the dinner there on Sept 24, do a google search ....Cape Bonavista dinner September 24...
grammasue14
Muenster Canada144 contributions
Is the lighthouse open on Sunday? Also, we read there is a lighthouse dinner on September
24th. How can we learn more about that?
Dave F
Cheshire, UK303 contributions
Sorry about the leaky in answering but we have been travelling back to the UK from NL. the lighthouse is open daily 9.30 - 5.0. There is a dinner there this evening and the contact is Marlene Russell on 709 468 7444
CAPE BONAVISTA LIGHTHOUSE - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Cape Bonavista Lighthouse:
- (0.28 km) Traditional Home with Ocean Views
- (1.63 km) Puffins Landing Tourist Home
- (0.51 km) Oceanside Cabins and Oceanview Restaurant
- (2.30 km) Harbourview Bed & Breakfast
- (1.69 km) Russelltown Inn
- Restaurants near Cape Bonavista Lighthouse:
- (1.60 km) MIFFLIN'S Tea Room
- (1.35 km) The Boreal Diner
- (1.25 km) The Quintal Cafe
- (1.24 km) Ragged Rocks Gastropub
- (2.14 km) Skipper's Restaurant
- Attractions near Cape Bonavista Lighthouse:
- (0.00 km) Abbott's Wildlife Museum and Craft Shop
- (0.07 km) Seas the Day Boat Tours
- (0.56 km) Cape Shore Trail
- (1.90 km) Discovery Sea Adventures
- (1.55 km) Dungeon Provincial Park