Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Easternmost Point Exploration
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Lina Chu

If you wake up early, and come here for sunrise - you'll be the first person in North America to greet the sun, as this is the easternmost point in North America.

Come stand on the edge of the continent, feel the raw power of the Atlantic as you explore the trails winding around Canada's oldest surviving lighthouse and the historic WWII gun battery. There's a café right next to the lighthouse, so you can enjoy the dramatic cliffs, maybe even spot whales or icebergs in season, with a cup of coffee.

The paths are a mix of boardwalks and gravel trails with some stairs, good for beginner hikers and children.

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