Old Cape Spear Lighthouse

Old Cape Spear Lighthouse. "Constructed in 1836, Cape Spear Lighthouse is a striking example of the unique lighthouse architecture of the period. Rising up from the centre of the square lightkeeper’s residence, the all-important light was a beacon of safe passage until 1955, when a new lighthouse tower was built nearby, using the original [Fresnel lens] light". Restored in 1977-1982. National Historic Site of Canada. DSC_0005

St. John's, Newfoundland

September 1st 2019
Peering out our cabin window at 6:30 a.m., I saw we were off Cape Spear, Newfoundland, with its flashing lighthouse. It had taken Caribbean Princess two days to sail down from Nanortalik, Greenland, to reach St. Johns's. Caribbean Princess was docked in downtown St. John's by 7 a.m. It was a beautiful day, another with intense sunlight. We had booked the Cape Spear Lighthouse, St. John's & Sign ... read more

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

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