Place to visit
Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse, Canada: what it is and when to go
Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Quebec, Canada (Phare de l'Anse-à-la-Cabane), at 31 m above sea level. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Quebec, Canada · Architecture
- Local name
- Phare de l'Anse-à-la-Cabane
- Where
- Canada
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 925 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.21296, -61.97125
What it is and where
Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Quebec, Canada (Phare de l'Anse-à-la-Cabane), at 31 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Il s'agit du plus haut phare des Îles de la Madeleine et le plus ancien de l'archipel ayant été conservé à peu de choses près comme à l'origine. Il n'est plus en activité.
Its coordinates are 47.21296, -61.97125; the nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 925 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebBest time10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:23
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cidrerie PoméloiDistillery3.9 km
- Musée de la merMuseum11 km
- À l'abri de la TempêteBrewery15 km
- Phare de l'Île-d'EntréeLighthouse in Quebec, Canada21 km
- Cap-Alright LighthouseLighthouse in Quebec, Canada25 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Architecture
- CN Tower: communications and observation tower in Toronto, Canada
- Confederation Bridge: fixed link connecting Canadian province of Prince Edward Island with the mainland, at New Brunswick
- Quebec Bridge: Saint Lawrence River crossing bridge, between Quebec City and Levis, Quebec
- Ambassador Bridge: privately owned suspension bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario
- Skylon Tower: observation tower in Niagara Falls, Canada
- Calgary Tower: observation tower in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Every Canada place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Quebec, Canada (Phare de l'Anse-à-la-Cabane in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 925 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cidrerie Poméloi, Musée de la mer, À l'abri de la Tempête. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.