Cape Forchu Lighthouse

A Lighthouse Whose Current Concrete Tower (1962), Shaped Like An Apple Core, Replaced Earlier Towers On The Site From 1840. It Guides Ships Into Yarmouth, The Ferry Port For The Service To Maine. A Small Visitor Centre Is Open In Season. A Short Stop On A Drive Around The South West Coast. · Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Cape Forchu Lighthouse stands at the entrance to Yarmouth harbour on the Cape Forchu peninsula, about 10 km south of Yarmouth town in south-west Nova Scotia. The current concrete tower, built in 1962 and shaped like an apple core, replaced earlier towers on the site from 1840, and it is one of the most recognisable lighthouses in the province. It guides ships into Yarmouth, the ferry port for the seasonal service to Maine. A small visitor centre and cafe in the keeper's quarters is open in season, so confirm dates before you go. The headland is windy, with lobster boats, a fog horn and rocky shore below. It suits drivers touring the south-west coast, photographers and families wanting a short, easy stop. It is small: allow about an hour, or a little more with a coffee. Yarmouth is roughly four hours from Halifax by road, so treat it as part of a longer trip, not a quick day out from the city, and confirm what is open.

Distinctive lighthouse at the entrance to Yarmouth harbour on the Cape Forchu peninsula about 10 km south of Yarmouth town, with a visitor centre and cafe in the keeper's quarters, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

The lighthouse grounds and the shore are usually open to walk around, but the visitor centre and cafe in the keeper's quarters are seasonal, commonly late spring to early autumn, with daytime hours that change by year. Confirm opening dates and times with the local operator or tourism office before a long drive. The tower interior is normally not open to climb; check whether tours are offered on the day. The fog horn may sound in poor visibility, which is part of the experience. Out of season, expect closed buildings, empty car parks and strong wind, though the exterior view is still free to see at any time of year in daylight.

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