Some lighthouses are just too special. If there is only one lighthouse one can visit in the Gaspesie Region, I would recommend Pointe-à-la-Renommée Lighthouse.
(From Tourism Gaspesie). This unique lighthouse is well worth the short detour on a gravel road to visit it. Located on a mountainside, the lighthouse offers a stunning view of the sea. Its claim to fame is that it is the most travelled lighthouse in the world, since it was returned here in 1997 from the Port of Québec after 20 years of exile. This site was also home to North America’s first maritime radio station, the Marconi station, built in 1904.
It is photogenic in any angle.
And if you visit this place, take the information session provided by the friendly staff. The money you pay is well worth it, aside from contributing to the preservation of the site. To learn more click here.
