Place to visit
La Martre Lighthouse, Canada: what it is and when to go
La Martre Lighthouse is a lighthouse in La Martre, Quebec, Canada. Interests: Architecture and Museums and art. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. 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 La Martre, Quebec, Canada · Architecture, Museums and art
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 707 km as the crow flies
- Website
- lighthousefriends.com
- Coordinates
- 49.20613, -66.17141
What it is and where
La Martre Lighthouse is a lighthouse in La Martre, Quebec, Canada. 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.
Its coordinates are 49.20613, -66.17141; the nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 707 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 and Museums and art 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 La Martre Lighthouse is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:26
- FebBest time9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
| Museums and art | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: La Martre Lighthouse has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- ExploramerMuseum24 km
- Refuge des Mines-MadeleineMountains · Hiking26 km
- Gaspésie National ParkCanadian provincial park in Quebec27 km
- Mont-Saint-Pierre Ecological ReserveEcological reserve in Quebec, Canada27 km
- International Appalachian TrailLong-distance hiking trail in Eastern United States and Canada28 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 La Martre Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in La Martre, Quebec, Canada. 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 La Martre Lighthouse?
February and May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to La Martre Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 707 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 Exploramer, Refuge des Mines-Madeleine, Gaspésie National Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about La Martre Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.