Right outside of the lovely town of Yarmouth in Nova Scotia is a forked cape by the name of Cape Forchu, discovered in 1604 by Samuel de Champlain.
When the sun sets at Cape Forchu it is truly a spectacular sight! On-site there are designated ocean look off areas and wooden chairs to take in the sights from. You can also climb the rocks on the Leif Erikson Trail, at your own risk, for a unique point of view. A visit to Cape Forchu at sunset is absolutely breathtaking – be sure to experience it for yourself!
Today, it’s a great picnic spot on 19 acres which include beautifully landscaped grounds, a museum, and amazing views of pristine shorelines and the charm of Yarmouth Harbour. The new Leif Erikson trail was added in the fall of 2013 for ease of exploring the land around the lighthouse.
The lighthouse was constructed in 1839 and was operational in 1840.[2] The original station was demolished in 1961 and replaced in 1962 with the "apple core" tower. Since 2000, the original Fresnel lens used at the lighthouse is located at the Yarmouth County Museum.
The Climb the Light experience will satisfy the more adventurous visitor – you’ll climb 77 steps into the lantern room of this narrow tower. Your guide will share some history and stories about the surrounding area and you’ll have plenty of time to take some amazing photos from 123 feet above sea level.
