Red-and-white lighthouse
On the jetty.
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The Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse is a small lighthouse in the inner harbour of Saint-Pierre, capital of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, about 600 m in a straight line east of the town centre. It stands at the end of a stone jetty you can walk along, one of the townspeople's favourite strolls. The lighthouse is an octagonal stone tower tapering towards the top, painted white with a red horizontal band, topped by a red platform and a red lantern. From 1887 to 1960 it formed part of a range of lights guiding ships through the north-east passage into the harbour. Next to it is the Pointe aux Canons battery, first set up in the late 17th century to defend the town and replaced in the 19th century, and an old cannon still stands in front of the lighthouse door. From the jetty the view takes in the harbour, Île aux Marins and returning boats. The visit is free, but the lighthouse itself is closed inside. The jetty walk is lovely at sunset, and it can be windy, so bring a jacket.
On the jetty.
By the door.
Over the harbour.
Pointe aux Canons, Saint-Pierre
No, it is closed inside.
At sunset for the jetty walk.
