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Guiding vessels into Yarmouth Harbour since 1840, the original Cape Forchu Light was replaced in 1962 with today’s slender tower resembling an apple core. A wonderful place for a picnic, over 12 acres of well-groomed grounds surround the Light, allowing visitors to appreciate the magnificent ocean scenery and providing great photo opportunities. Visit the light keeper’s house and tour the museum to hear tales of the past, learn of the keeper’s duties and see interesting memorabilia. There is also a gift shop and canteen on site. Named Cape Forchu, meaning Forked Cape, by Eric the Red and Samuel de Champlain who discovered the site, this Light can be found 11km (seven miles) outside of the Town of Yarmouth. Admission by donation. |
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Other facts:
- The original structure, an octagonal wooden tower, was one of the first in North America to have a Fresnel lens.
- Destaffed in 1980
Directions: From the Yarmouth ferry landing, travel north one block to Main Street, turn left onto Vancouver Street and then left again to Route 304. Follow the signs to Cape Forchu.
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