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Quirpon Lighthouse Inn
Quirpon Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada · Independent · Accessible Luxury
A 1922 lightkeeper's house and a 1960s assistant's cottage, sold by Ottawa in 1998, opened as an inn in July 1999, ten rooms at the foot of a working light. Quirpon Island, not St. John's.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Neighborhood: Quirpon Island / lighthouse
About Quirpon Lighthouse Inn
- Registered Heritage Building. Linkum Tours runs the stay. Icebergs and whales in season.
- Northern tip of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. This is not St. John's and not a Signal Hill inn.
History
The inn is situated in a restored 1922 lightkeeper's home and a 1960s assistant keeper’s house on the northern tip of Quirpon Island. After the Canadian government put the dwellings up for sale in 1998, they were converted into an eco-lodge that opened to the public in July 1999. The property remains adjacent to an active lighthouse and is a Registered Heritage Building.
The setting
On the northern tip of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. This is Quirpon Lighthouse Inn, not a St. John's hotel.
Experiences
- Iceberg viewing — Quirpon is the province's best location for viewing icebergs as the Labrador Current carries them south; longest iceberg-viewing season in Newfoundland.
- Whale watching — Whales frequent the waters around the island.
- Island hiking — Walk from Grandmother's Cove along the high country; marked paths and an island to wander, with remnants of ancient sod huts and World War 2 remains.
- Zodiac tours — Zodiac tours to get up close with icebergs and whales.
- Boat transfer through Iceberg Alley — Boat transfer through Iceberg Alley to the island, with the lighthouse still operating above the inn.
Amenities
- Heated indoor whale watching station
- Communal dining with traditional local meals included
- Complimentary boat transfers via Iceberg Alley
- Extensive island hiking trails and historical sites
- Digital detox (no Wi-Fi, TV, or cell service)
- Guided Zodiac and sea-kayaking excursions
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