Rising majestically and keeping watch over the river, the lighthouse stands tall in Pointe-à-la-Renommée’s history. Marconi also chose to install North America’s first marine radio station at this site. In 2011, The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada has designated the Marconi Station as a national historic site for the creation of the Canadien maritime radiotelegraph service.
Site historique de Pointe-à-la-Renommée
Location
Operating location
200, chemin de la Pointe-à-la-Renommée, Gaspé, Québec, Canada, G4X 4A2
200, chemin de la Pointe-à-la-Renommée, Gaspé, Québec, Canada, G4X 4A2
49.10820725, -64.60178595
Phare de Pointe-à-la-Renommée
Pointe-à-la-Renommée
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Immersive show
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Land sports activities
Hiking
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Interpretation panels
Lookout / observation tower
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Café, tea room
Visitor services
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Dogs (on leash)
Groups
Childrens
Groups
Guided tour in french
Reservation required
Group rate
Guided tour in english
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access