Situated in Liverpool on the South Shore, Fort Point Lighthouse Park is the site where deMonts and Champlain landed in 1604 and a Privateers’ fort that defended the town and the trading routes in the 18th Century. The park surrounding this Provincial Heritage Property is open year-round offering picnic tables, interpretive panels and a beautiful view of Liverpool Harbour and Coffin Island Lighthouse. 
 
Fort Point Lighthouse has stood since 1855 and is open to visitors from June to September; guided tours with costumed interpreters and viewing binoculars are available. Heritage of the “Port of Privateers” is displayed in interpretive panels, models, and audiovisual presentations. Bus tours are welcome. 
 
 
Park with historic lighthouse 
Suitable for passive recreation 
Picnic tables 
Washroom facilities (late May to October only) 
 
Season Details: 
Lighthouse open mid-May to mid-October 
Park available year round 
 
Programs: 
Privateer Days activities (June) 
Occasional historic encampment