East Point Lighthouse was once of the busiest aids to navigation for the deep-sea traffic, inshore and offshore fishery.  The history of shipwrecks off the coast proves this area as being one of the most difficult to navigate, due to the three reefs mentioned above.
In 1882, the British warship “HMS Phoenix” was shipwrecked off East Point, due in part to the location of the lighthouse. Captain Grenfell’s charts placed the lighthouse at the tip of East Point when it had been built a half-mile further down the coast.
For navigators relying on the light at night, this would have been enough to turn a close but safe course around the reef into a trip right onto the rocks. The “Phoenix” was certainly not the first vessel to discover this, but it was the most famous.
A year later, the lighthouse was moved to match its’ location on the maritime charts.   In 1908, due to erosion, the lighthouse was moved again to its present site, using horses and a capstan. The light station consisted of the lighthouse, fog alarm, radio, beacon station, and an oil shed. In 1885 an addition was built onto the fog alarm, and in 1965 a dwelling was constructed on the site.

The light was put into operation during the winter months of 1940-1945 and used as an aid to the local flying schools. East Point Lighthouse, following a trend set by Government, was automated in 1989, and has been run using electricity ever since.
Interesting fact: All five lighthouse keepers have passed away and all are buried in the same graveyard!

The light station consisted of the lighthouse, fog alarm, radio, beacon station, and an oil shed. In 1885 an addition was built onto the fog alarm, and in 1965 a dwelling was constructed on the site.

East Point Lighthouse is open daily, June – September, 10 am – 6 pm and offers guided (and self-guided) tours, where you will enjoy many storyboards with historical information. Visit our website for admission prices. Onsite you can shop at our local gift shop and relax at our picnic area while enjoying the breathtaking view. We look forward to welcoming you.

You can climb the lighthouse to the top and enjoy the views! Included with the price of admission is an optional guided tour. Or you can stroll the grounds, where there are informational display boards to read. There is also a gift shop in the Keeper’s Cottage with lots of merchandise to tempt you!

Come on down and visit our lighthouse – we’d love to see you!

Opened on May 17-October 31 at 9am-6pm, 7 Days a week, July and August. Check website for hours off summer

Built in 1880, Souris East Lighthouse is a white and red square tapered wooden tower with a round lantern. The light stands 14.3 meters above the cliff on Knight Point overlooking the town of Souris. The Souris East Lighthouse has always been the symbol of the town and area. An atached dwelling was removed in 1959, and the light was changed to electricity in 1961. In 1991, Frank McIntosh, the last lighthouse keeper on PEI, retired from the Souris East Light.

After touring Souris Lighthouse with it’s breathtaking view of Souris Harbour and history of sea glass, come browse through our “treasure trove” of sea glass, woodwork, fused glass, artwork, books, T-shirts, souvenirs, and much more. Take a bit of Prince Edward Island Home

Opens June 22 Daily 10am – 6pm.

Open 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
7 days per week
Admission to Museum and Tower