Yarmouth Lighthouse

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(535) · Attractions & activities in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Welcome to Cape Forchu, a Light Like No Other. This spectacular and unique "apple core" lighthouse is the second most photographed lighthouse in …

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Sep 30, 2024
This was well worth the money to climb to the top. Caution - if you have issues with confined spaces you should skip this. Very tight spiral staircase to navigate. Very short walk up and down. Beau…Full review by L7027LAjennyh
Jul 12, 2024
Area leading to the lighthouse is almost out of a book, especially when the fog is rolling in. Staff at the lighthouse were friendly and great storytellers. Beautiful, easy trail on the edge of the s…Full review by Sightseer669952
Jul 9, 2024
Normally, you just have to say lighthouse to get me excited, but when you tell me that it's climbable and then you follow that up by saying that it's is Nova Scotia's tallest climbable lighthouse, th…Full review by County-Hunter

Questions & answers

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How much is it to go there?
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Hello Lila! Cape Forchu Lighthouse is a free attraction for all visitors to enter and enjoy :)
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Answer by Malcolm S · Jul 12, 2020
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Is there public transportation from Yarmouth that will get me there?
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i don't believe so...
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Is it true that two women who sat up on the rocks one stormy night were both swept into the sea. There is a memorial …
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Is it true that two women who sat up on the rocks one stormy night were both swept into the sea. There is a memorial stone there with their names on it?
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I should add...in the maritimes, most beaches look beautiful, but can be quite deadly...heed the warnings from the locals...We don't tell you stories just for entertainment, we want to …
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I should add...in the maritimes, most beaches look beautiful, but can be quite deadly...heed the warnings from the locals...We don't tell you stories just for entertainment, we want to keep our visitors safe
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Does the Yarmouth lighthouse still work..
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Yes the lighthouse works! It is now automated.
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Is there anything we can see in this area right now? Ie. Tomorrow
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Yes!!, You can walk the trail and up to and around the lighthouse! If someone it there, they might let you have a peek inside, we are renovating. We open mid May.
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Answer by Jill D · Apr 19, 2017
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Is there a fee to visit?
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No, it’s free to park, walk the trails, enjoy the observation decks, and visit the museum inside the keeper’s residence building! There is a...
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