Margaree Harbour Lighthouse

A small modern lighthouse marks the harbour entrance where the famous Margaree River empties into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The site is best appreciated from the wharf area in Margaree Harbour village, with views across to Chimney Corner. A favourite stop on the Ceilidh Trail.

What to see

• A small modern automated lighthouse marking the Margaree River outflow.
• The wide mouth of the Margaree, one of Canada's classic Atlantic salmon rivers.
• Views across the harbour to Chimney Corner and the long sand beach to the south.
• Lobster and tuna boats based at the working wharf.
• Sunsets that line up almost perfectly with the harbour entrance from late summer through early autumn.

Tips

• Best at sunset — the harbour mouth points west.
• The wharf area can be busy with working boats; keep clear of unloading operations.
• Combine with a stop at the famous Schoolhouse Beach side of the harbour.
• Quiet and uncrowded compared to lighthouses on the Cabot Trail proper.

Park & access

• Free parking at the Margaree Harbour wharf.
• No fees or facilities specific to the lighthouse.
• Year-round access.
• Restrooms at the nearby community centre or at restaurants in season.

Combine it with

• The Margaree Salmon Museum upstream for a deeper river-culture stop.
• A drive south on the Ceilidh Trail to Inverness or Mabou for live music.
• Continuing north on the Cabot Trail to Cheticamp.