Bonavista, Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, built in 1843, guided mariners along Newfoundland’s coast. Climb the stone tower to see its original seal oil catoptric light and enjoy views of whales, icebergs, and puffins at one of the province’s most photographed sites.
Season: May 16 to October 9, 2026
🕐 Mo-Su; 09:30-17:00 "May 16 to October 9, 2026 - 7 days a week"
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 20, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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Historic fishing premises telling 500 years of Atlantic fishery heritage. Free admission, interpreters, and artifacts.
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The Canada Strong Pass is a 2025–2026 federal initiative designed to boost attendance and accessibility by offering free admission to children (17 and under) and 50% off for young adults (18–24). It aims to foster national heritage exploration, with the federal government (and some provincial governments) providing funding to offset lost revenue for participating institutions. The 2026 summer program runs June 19 to September 7th, inclusive.
Le Laissez-passer Canada fort est une initiative fédérale 2025-2026 conçue pour stimuler la fréquentation et l'accessibilité en offrant l'admission gratuite aux enfants (17 ans et moins) et 50 % de réduction pour les jeunes adultes (18-24 ans). Il vise à encourager l'exploration du patrimoine national, le gouvernement fédéral (et certains gouvernements provinciaux) fournissant un financement pour compenser les pertes de revenus des établissements participants. Le programme estival 2026 se déroule du 19 juin au 7 septembre inclusivement.
Participating as a provincial historic site.
National Trust Passport Places are historic sites, museums, heritage destinations, and cultural organizations across Canada that participate in the National Trust Passport program. National Trust members receive free or reciprocal admission benefits at participating locations, encouraging Canadians and visitors to explore heritage experiences nationwide while supporting preservation, cultural tourism, and public engagement with historic places. Learn more: https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/where-to-visit/passport-places-canada
Les Lieux du Passeport de la Fiducie nationale regroupent des sites historiques, musées, lieux patrimoniaux et organismes culturels partout au Canada participant au programme Passeport de la Fiducie nationale. Les membres de la Fiducie nationale bénéficient d’avantages d’admission gratuite ou réciproque dans les lieux participants, encourageant la découverte du patrimoine canadien, le tourisme culturel et l’engagement du public envers les lieux historiques. En savoir plus : https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/fr/visiter/lieux-du-passeport-canada