How to Get the most out of Visiting Cape Spear

Cape Spear Is Known For Being The Most Easterly Point in North America. Cape Spear is known as a national historic site. This national historic site is built on a hill facing the Atlantic ocean. Cape Spear is the best place to catch the sun rising over the Atlantic ocean. You will be the first to see it in North America.

The lighthouse was built hundreds of years ago and is still considered one of the most amazing places to visit when you get to Newfoundland. Cape Spear Lighthouse is about 30 minutes drive from downtown St Johns. The road to get here is curvy, fully paved and offers excellent scenery of the coastal landscape.

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How to get here?

Cape Spear is open to the public all year round. The best way to get from St. John’s to Cape Spear Lighthouse is to drive. It is a scenic 30 minutes drive that will take you uphill, down in valleys and around curve corners. I have visited Cape Spear Lighthouse’s national historic site many times. Every time I visit, I have a different experience—experiences on each visit to the most eastern point in North America.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Experience:

Summer Sunrise: I decided to visit Cape Spear early in the morning. I started to plan and prepare the day before because I wanted to catch that perfect moment when the sun just rose over the horizon. The alarm went off at 4 am, and was still dark and quiet outside. I was on the road by 4:30 am and arrived in the Cape Spear Parking lot by 5 am. The wind was calm, and the temperature was just right. When I came, other people were walking around looking for the perfect place to sit and watch the sunrise over the horizon.

It didn’t take long to find the perfect place under the lighthouse to set up and capture a moment in time that was unique and amazing at the same time.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Sunrise?

I watched the sunrise here for the first time, which was terrific. It’s like an experience out of a movie. The sky changes from dark to orange and yellow at the same time. Then Everything around becomes visible slowly within minutes. As the sun slowly rose above sea level, you could see a small fishing boat on the horizon.

How to get to Cape Spear Lighthouse from St John’s?

Getting to Cape Spear is a 15-minute drive starting from the beginning of Black Head Road. The road is fully paved from beginning to end this direct route will take you to Cape Spear.

St John’s to Cape Spear Lighthouse

This is a short drive; many locals and visitors drive via Black Head Road to get here. The road is one lane in each direction. There are many sharp corners and hills to go down and up. Drive cautiously and follow the speed limit. Watch out for moose while on the road in this city area.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Address? Cape Spear Lighthouse is located at the end of Blackhead Road, Cape Spear, St. John’s, NL.

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Cape Spear Lighthouse Attractions?

I spend about 1 to 2 hours at this site, observing the scenery and taking pictures. Many visitors come here to whale watch from the shoreline, bird watch, icebergs watching, picnic, walk their dog, watch the sunrise, and hike.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Parking? There is plenty of parking available in the lot, and if no parking is available, you can park on the side of the road.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Summer Whale Watching? You can see whales from the grounds of Cape Spear Lighthouse if they are feeding around the coastline during your visit. On one of my visits, I remember 12 whale swimming along the coastline, feeding and frolicking around as they provide.

Cape Spear Lighthouse picnic?

Many visitors, locals and I have enjoyed picnicking here. It’s best to picnic here when it is warm and sunny. There are benches and tables for you to use; alternatively, you can find an area and picnic with your family. There are plenty of steps to climb to get to the summit. This easy, leisurely hike can take about 1 to 2 minutes. You will have a clear view of the site’s surroundings when you get to the top.