CAPE ANGUILLE

Lighthouse Inn

 A Peaceful Landscape in an Idyllic Setting

 

Cape Anguille Lighthouse Inn, a Newfoundland & Labrador Registered Heritage Building, is a restored century-old lightkeeper's home located  in the Codroy Valley, one of the most beautiful corners of Newfoundland. As the most westerly point on the Island, Cape Anguille Lighthouse has been a pivotal landmark for ensuring mariners safety being built in 1905 in response to a tragic ocean disaster.
 
Surrounding the lighthouse, the Atlantic Ocean provides a temperamental backdrop to the peaceful landscape dotted with horses and sheep wandering the meadows and hills.  

Avid birdwatchers will be made speechless by the rare and migratory birds that visit each year. Watch eagles patrolling the cliffs and silhouettes of osprey carrying fish to their young as the sun sets over a limitless sea. 

Some guests have even been fortunate enough to spot visitors such as the Hawk Owl.   A must-see for birdwatchers is the Grand Codroy River Estuary. Designated as a Wetlands of International Importance, the Estuary is a Ramsar Site and the most important wetland in Newfoundland and Labrador. Thousands of Canada Geese and Black Ducks use the estuary during the fall and early winter.   

Pintail, Green-Winged Teal, American Wigeon, Greater Scaup, various shorebirds, and even the endangered Piping Plover have been seen. Local residents recognized the significance of this estuary and had the estuary officially designated a "No Hunting Zone" more than thirty years ago. Other uncommon creatures occasionally put in an appearance. In 2003, a very rare Beluga whale, lovingly nicknamed Echo, called the area home and provided company for swimmers and paddlers alike. With luck, our friend will return to renew friendships again in the future.  

We have hiked the hills and coastline around the lighthouse and are certain that all hikers will find enjoyable terrain and spectacular views.

For those that would rather hike with golf clubs in hand, St. Andrews na Creige is a nearby jewel of a course. Enjoy a game amid magnificent views of the Long Range Mountains.  

Chatting with the lightkeepers is a great way to pass time. The Patry's were the first lightkeepers at Cape Anguille almost a century ago and Leonard carries on the light keeping duties (and the storytelling tradition). Born in the house, married in the house, Leonard has a story about every room so get a coffee, take a tour to the top of the light, and invite him to tell a few.  

Located just 40 minutes from the Port aux Basques ferry, this is the ideal spot to spend a night on your way to or from the ferry. This is particularly true if your ferry schedule means you will have to drive at night. Moose and cars don't mix well and as you head north of this area the moose are plentiful at dusk and throughout the night.
THE DETAILS:  

  All rooms have private bathrooms.

  As with Quirpon Lighthouse Inn, we are offering a chance to get away from 'civilization' so we have eliminated TVs and

telephones in the rooms. The only problem is that we are penalized for this ambience by getting a 2-star rating. Sorry. There is a public phone on the property.

  Unlike Quirpon Lighthouse Inn, access to this Inn is by car. 

RATES:  

    $100 00 Canadian plus tax for a room facing the ocean. 

    $90.00 for a room facing the hill

    All rates are based on double occupancy and include a continental breakfast.

 

    Additional persons, $10.00 each. 

For more details on Cape Anguille Lighthouse Inn, or to enquire about our full tour services, 

call Judy or Ed toll-free at 1-877-254-6586, e-mail them at info@linkumtours.com,

or visit our sister website www.linkumtours.com

When in western Newfoundland, spend some time at MARBLE INN RESORT in the beautiful Humber Valley. Less than 1/2 hour from Deer Lake Airport and only minutes from the City of Corner Brook, you can stay in one of our  deluxe inn rooms or choose one of our riverside housekeeping cottages. While here enjoy a meal at Madison's, our new fine dining restaurant, or savour a favourite beverage and snack in our guest pub & eatery. For those who want a little pampering, take a dip in the therapeutic saltwater pool or enjoy a soothing soak in the hot tub overlooking  Marble Mountain Ski Resort.