From atop Pointe-au-Père lighthouse, the St. Lawrence appears even more magnificent than at ground level. On the shore of what is considered one of the most difficult waterways to navigate, the Pointe-au-Père navigational aid station has provided the best pilots to take charge of ships sailing between North America and Europe, making it a vital site. As well, it was also off Pointe-au-Père that the grand cruise ship, the Empress of Ireland, tragically sank in 1914.
Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site
Rimouski, Québec
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Address
- 1034, Du Phare Street, Rimouski, QC
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- Hours
- https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/pointeaupere
- Phone
- 1 888 773-8888
Amenities
- Family-Friendly
- Food and Beverages
- Guided Tour
- National Historic Site
- Parking
- Parkland
- Washrooms
- Wheelchair Access
Location
 1034, Du Phare Street, Rimouski, QC 
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