Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
Gaspé, Canada
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Rising 34.1 metres from a clifftop overlooking the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River near Cap-des-Rosiers in Gaspé, Quebec, the Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse stands as Canada's tallest lighthouse. Built of limestone in 1858, this sentinel commands the south shore where the river meets the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Recognized as a National Historic Site in 1973 and a Federal Heritage Building in 1994, it remains an active aid to navigation and draws visitors during summer months when tours are offered to the public.
- Built
- Type
- lighthouse
- Materials
- limestone
- Heritage
- classified federal heritage building of Canada, national historic site of Canada
- Place
- Gaspé, Canada
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