Activities and experiences

Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site

Navigate the river’s maritime history! Just a few step away, the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, offers you its Empress of Irland museum and the Onondaga submarine.

A family explores the coastline near a lighthouse.

Calendar of events

Come celebrate on July 13 at the lighthouse station. Family activities, talks, and surprises!

A group of people watches the river from the top of a lighthouse.

Visit the lighthouse

Climb to the top to admire the river in all its splendour! 

Wooden case, briefcase and miniature sailboat on a table in a museum.

Exhibits

Meet at the lightkeeper’s house.

Group of visitors in the museum of the Empress of Ireland /

Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père (partnership)

Visit the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père. A world of history a few steps from the lighthouse!

Caramel sundae on a picnic table.

Dairy bar

Dairy bar in the assistant keeper's house (Saison Deli).

Cup with Parks Canada logo

Parks Canada shop

Find original Parks Canada merchandise at the assistant keeper's house.

Things to do

Coffee shop Dairy bar
Museum Museum
Notice board Interpretive trail
Interpretation Tours and programs
Lookout Lookout
Sea birds Bird watching
Photo Opportunity Photography
Picnic area Picnicking
Playground Playground
Dogs on leash Dog walking
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