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
Contact details
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
Films, screening
Interpretation / observation of nature
Immersive show
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Land sports activities
Hiking
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Interpretation panels
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Café, tea room
Visitor services
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Dogs (on leash)
Childrens
Groups
Groups
Reservation required
Group rate
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Last updated: January 7, 2026