Located along the St. Lawrence Estuary in La Haute-Gaspésie, Phare Cap-Chat is a warm and peaceful site steeped in history. It is a unique destination where visitors come to unwind, reconnect with themselves and let inspiration flow.
Visitors can enjoy well-maintained trails, interpretive panels detailing the history of the lighthouse and the lightkeepers, play areas, scenic viewpoints and access to the beach. They can also admire the lighthouse and the famous cat-shaped rock.
Opening dates
Open year-round
Cost
By donationActivities available
Interpretation Sites
Interpretive panels showcase local maritime history, the lives of the lightkeepers and coastal culture. A vibrant journey where stories, artefacts and landscapes meet to reveal the soul of the lighthouse and the surrounding area.
Maritime Heritage
An iconic site where the lighthouse still operates using its original mechanism and where interpretive panels showcase local maritime history, the lives of the lightkeepers and coastal culture.
Health and Relaxation
Health and relaxation retreats at Phare Cap-Chat: occupational wellness immersions, sauna rituals, guided moments of rejuvenation and nature breaks to restore balance, clarity and vitality. Rejuvenation packages are available.
Hiking
Coastal hikes with stunning views, breathtaking sunsets and direct access to wilderness areas and wide-open spaces where you can move, breathe and gently challenge yourself. The site offers 2 km (1.2 mi.) of beautiful well-maintained trails.
Lighthouses
An iconic site where the lighthouse still operates using its original mechanism and where interpretive panels showcase local maritime history, the lives of the lightkeepers and coastal culture.
Services
- Childrens playground
- Picnic area
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed on leashes only
- Boutique
- Free parking
Affiliations and distinctions
Affiliation
- Tourisme Gaspésie