A Beacon of History:
Seacow Head Lighthouse
The Friends of Seacow Head Lighthouse Inc.
The Friends of Seacow Head Lighthouse Inc. obtained possession of the Lighthouse from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on September 7, 2022. As a non-profit charitable organization, we are committed to protecting the heritage character of the lighthouse while promoting lighthouse history across Prince Edward Island. Improvements to the lighthouse began shortly after possession to establish a museum which aims to promote tourism and economic growth.
Visit Us at Seacow Head Lighthouse
Located just west of Borden-Carleton, the Seacow Head Lighthouse is a short 20-minute drive from the Confederation Bridge. Built in 1864, as one of the five original colonial era or pre-Confederation lighthouses in Prince Edward Island.
Did you know that Seacow Head Lighthouse is a recognized Heritage Lighthouse and a Designated Historic Place by the PEI Heritage Places Protection Act? It is one of the oldest remaining wooden lighthouse in the Maritimes.
Contact Us
Address
198 Lighthouse Rd. Fernwood Bedeque PE C0B 1C0
Seasonal Timings
GPS Coordinates
46 18 57.7N 63 48 35.9W
June 13 to August 31
10am to 6pm Daily
Please note that overnight camping is not permitted at the Seacow Head Lighthouse property. While we truly appreciate everyone who enjoys visiting and supporting the lighthouse, the site is not licensed or insured for overnight camping accommodations. Allowing camping would void our insurance coverage, leaving the lighthouse and property unprotected should an incident occur. Over the past two years, countless hours of hard work and dedication have gone into making the area accessible, safe, and welcoming for the public to enjoy. We thank everyone for respecting this policy and helping us protect this beloved historic landmark for future generations.
Epekwitk Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land upon which our organization stands is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (PEI), Mi’kma’ki, is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.