We will open for the season on May 16th, 2026.
May & June: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Beginning June 21st: Open seven days a week, 10am - 4pm
July & August: Open seven days a week, 10am-4pm AND 10am-5pm on Friday-Saturday.
September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
End of Season: September 27th
The Leif Erikson Trail and lighthouse grounds are open 24/7 year-round to walk and enjoy the observation decks.
No, it’s free to park, walk the trails, enjoy the observation decks, and visit the museum inside the keeper’s residence building! There is a fee to climb the tower, which can be purchased at the tour registration desk.
Absolutely! Pets are welcome on the lighthouse grounds and trail, provided they are kept leashed and you clean up after them. A dog waste station is located at the trails. Pets are allowed on the outdoor deck; however, they are not permitted inside the keeper’s residence building or in the tower.
Yes, there is parking along the roadway. Please note that oversized vehicles cannot drive up the hill to the upper lots as there’s no room to turn around.
No, there is no parking permitted overnight anywhere onsite, including along the roadway. Camping of any kind is prohibited.
The lighthouse grounds are a popular spot for picnics, and we have 6 picnic tables available. Please help us keep the site clean by using the waste bins provided on site.
There are no outdoor BBQs, but you are welcome to bring your own portable propane grill. We do not offer a fire pit and no fires are allowed due to the high winds and tall grass.
The Leif Erikson trail is a loop of approximately 0.5 kilometers, with a few small inclines. The first 400 feet is paved, while the rest of the trail is packed gravel with sections of loose stone. At the upper parking lots, there is another short trail (300 feet long) that is steep and grassy, which leads to the highest point of the property and a panoramic view!
Accessible parking is available in front of the Big Chair, which is near the accessible washrooms located in the Gift Shop building. We offer a golf cart shuttle service for visitors with mobility issues (must be able to transfer to the golf cart seat). We can drive you up the hill to the keeper's residence building or on a tour around the trail. Unfortunately, the upstairs of the historic keeper’s residence building is not accessible; the museum can only be visited by climbing a staircase.
You can call or text us at (902) 740-1680 and we can meet you with the cart. Alternatively, you can find a Visitor Experience Host at the Tour Registration desk inside the keeper’s residence building.
Yes, small events are often held onsite! Please fill out the events form on our website, and we will respond to you promptly.
There are two accessible washrooms at the back of the gift shop building and two washrooms in the keeper’s residence building.
No smoking is permitted onsite. Butt disposal receptacles are provided at the parking areas.
Micro-drones (under 250 g) are permitted, as long as they are flown in a safe manner away from bystanders. To fly a larger drone, please call, text, or email prior to your visit for approval. Pilots are responsible for knowing the drone laws and abiding by Transport Canada’s regulations.
Yes, it does! Since it’s no longer essential for navigation, the light is no longer as bright as it once was.
