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| Nearest Town or City: | St. John's Newfoundland Canada |
| Location: | Southeastern Newfoundland. |
| Managing Organization: | Cape Spear National Historic Site |
| Website: | http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/spear/ind ex_e.asp |
| Notes: | Cape Spear is the easternmost point of land in North America. In 1955 this tower replaced the original 1836 lighthouse as an aid to navigation. As of January 2003, this is still a staffed light station. |
| Tower Height: | 35 |
| Description Tower: | White octagonal concrete tower. |
| Operational: | Yes |
| Date Established: | 1836 |
| Date Present Tower Built: | 1955 |
| Current Use: | Active aid to navigation. |
| Open To Public: | Grounds only. |
| Directions: | Cape Spear is about six miles from St. John's. From St. John's, go west on Water Street to Leslie Street. Turn left at the lights and go over the bridge to the stop sign. Go straight through the intersection and continue onto Route 11, also known as Cape Spear Drive. At the end of the road is Cape Spear National Historic Site. |
| Characteristic Range: | Three white flashes every 15 seconds, visible for 20 nautical miles. |
| Height Focal Plane: | 233 |
| National Register: | No |
| Telephone: | 7097725367 |
| Contact Address: | P.O. Box 1268 |
| City: | St. John's |
| State: | Newfoundland |
| Postal Code: | A1C 5M9 |
| Country: | Canada |
| Signal: | Automated horn, four second blast every 60 seconds. |
| Museum: | The Visitor Centre and 1836 lighthouse are open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., May 15 to October 15. There is a small entry fee to the lighthouse, and an additional fee for a guided tour. The gift shop at the Visitor Centre is operated by the Newfoundland Historic Parks Association (NHPA). |
| Earlier Towers: | 1836: Tower on roof of two-story dwelling. Lantern dome is painted with vertical red and white stripes. |
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