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West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor CenterWest Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor CenterWest Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

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"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse

"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse

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"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse

"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse"It's the best duty a man can have - being with your family." Malcom Rouse

207-733-2180

West Quoddy Head Light standing guard -

Please take notice:
The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center and Museum is now CLOSED for the 2022 season. 

Thank you for caring about West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and being a part of the lighthouse community!
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We will see you in 2023.

Open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023

Blessings and love much,


see you at the light,
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Kimberly

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Please support us!

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals to renovate the Ron Pesha Lighthouse Museum . Your generous donation will help fund our mission. Happy Holidays! Thank you! See you at the light in 2023!

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Wreaths Across America Sunrise Service 2022

Sunrise Service at West Quoddy

Sunrise Service at West Quoddy

Sunrise Service at West Quoddy

Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath­-laying ceremonies at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad.

WAA 2022 Gold Star Moms

Sunrise Service at West Quoddy

Sunrise Service at West Quoddy

WAA coordinates wreath­-laying ceremonies more than 3,400 locations across the U S at sea and abroad

Gold Star Moms pictured above wearing all white, photo taken after they placed the Christmas wreath on the West Quoddy Head monument.

United States Lighthouse Society visits West Quoddy

United States Lighthouse Society

United States Lighthouse Society

United States Lighthouse Society

It sure was a gorgeous autumn day for the United States Lighthouse Society tour group to visit West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center and History Museum!
The 2022 season made the way out to the easternmost lighthouse on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

It sure was a fun and exciting day to meet so many of these enthusiastic lighthouse lovers. We enjoyed every minute of their visit!

It was a delight to finally meet Jeremy D'Entremont! 

Shawn Goggin, opened up the tower to give the group a guided tour up to the lantern room. We even spotted a few minke whales on this October day!

Members of the USLHS viewed 24 lighthouses during the organization's 2022
Maine 2 Tour during the week.
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Thank you, for visiting with us!

From the Director’s desk...

United States Lighthouse Society

United States Lighthouse Society

Before I finish the day, I just wanted to share one more thing. Last week, before the United States Lighthouse Society tour and on the day of the tour, volunteers came to my rescue to help with the set up and more help on this special day! They knew how much this event meant to me. I am endlessly grateful for these blessings and these beautiful people! Proud that they wanted try something totally new!

“The lighthouse family.”

Thank you for your encouragement, love, and support. I could not have gotten here without you.
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A very special thank you to my husband, Matthew!

Be well and love much!
Kimberly

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Would you like to Volunteer...

Learn the rich history about this majestic West Quoddy Lighthouse, you will have the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world and locally. You will be giving back to the wonderful Lubec community. Only a few hours a week and this will make a world of difference here at the WQHLKA Visitor Center family. Thank you for your interest and caring about the light!

2023 events announced soon

WQHLKA always has a few special events throughout the summer season, we will announce the 2023 dates for these events soon. Thank you for visiting our WQHLKA'S website.

Visitor comments

"Beautiful! my favorite places" - Paula

"Magical!" - Marcy

"Downeast Maine Style can't be beaten! Love this place. - Sheila

Thank you for being here, it's wonderful! - Raymond

"Always love our visit here! - Renee & family 

"I needed this visit for quite awhile. Ahhh...I will keep this in my heart for a long time. Until next time. - Eric


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West Quoddy Head Lighthouse FAQs

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions at the WQHLKA Visitor Center and the answers for you too.


  1. What does Quoddy mean? Quoddy means "Fertile and beautiful place." Head "head of the land". This comes from the Native American Passamaquoddy tribe ("People of the Dawn").
  2. What year was the lighthouse built? The third time is a charm....? The present Red and White striped lighthouse was built 1858. West Quoddy Head Light was first built in 1808,  this tower was a wooden structure. The second was tower was built 1830 and this structure was constructed out a rubble stone which would leak and freeze inside in the wintertime. The lighthouse was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson.
  3. Can we climb the tower? Tower tours are scheduled every season with the State Park manager. Typically during our celebration events in the summers season. "Maine Open Lighthouse Day"  "West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Celebration" and "National Lighthouse Day"

West Quoddy Light.… Oo, sweet November fog

  The soft November days are here,
The aftermath of blossom's year.
–Sara Louisa Oberholtzer, American poet (1841–1930)

“ To almost every man and woman there is something about a lighted beacon which suggests hope and trust and appeals to the better instincts of all mankind.”


Edward Rowe Snowe

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Virtual Reality Experience

The bicentennial virtual reality experience project: https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1354557896326643713 Thank you, Maine State Archives for providing a safe way to visit and learn! W.Q. experience is now live!

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About Us

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse

Located on the most eastern point of the continental United States, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is a stunning spot to see the first rays of sun in the country.  Located in Quoddy Head State Park, the original tower was built in 1808 under orders from President Thomas Jefferson.  The  lighthouse  tower that stands today was built in 1858.

The Visitor Center at West Quoddy

The Visitor Center occupies the first floor of the lightkeeper's historic residence.  In addition to historic and interactive displays, visitors can view and purchase unique artwork by skilled local visual artists .  The Visitor Center is overseen by the Lightkeepers Association Executive Board and is a 501c not for profit organization

Quoddy Head State Park

The State Park SEASON OPEN May 15th to October 15th for visitors and boasts 541 protected coastal acres.  Stunning views are available on many hiking trails and nature walks. Visit the bogs, hike the coastal trail or visit the rocky beach. You may see a whale or two. Picnic tables are available, close to parking with stunning ocean views. Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate, without blocking it, and walking in during these same hours. Please place the admission fee.

Contact Us

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, Maine 04652, United States

207-733-2180

WQHL V.C. is now CLOSED for the season 2022!

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10:00 am – 04:00 pm

WEST QUODDY LIGHTHOUSE / Visitor Center 

HOURS: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

DAYS: TUESDAY through SUNDAY

CLOSED: MONDAY

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VIEWS

Pitcher-Plant

Unique ecosystem in a costal bog. Bogs are home to plants that tolerate cold temperatures, acid conditions, low oxygen, and little nitrogen. Some plants that you may see are: leatherleaf, sheep laurel, black spruce, Labrador tea, pitcher plant, and cotton grass; subarctic species, such as baked-apple berry and black cranberry; and lichens, such as reindeer moss and Icelandic moss. Listed as a National Landmark.

An easy, one-mile round-trip walk leads to an unusual coastal plateau bog (also known as a heath) with sub-arctic and arctic plants rarely seen south of Canada. Shrubs predominate, par- ticularly black crowberry, baked appleberry and Labrador tea, along with carnivorous plants such as pitcher plants and sun- dew. A second bog at the property’s western boundary, Carrying Place Cove Bog, is a National Natural Landmark.

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Beautiful Town Of Lubec

Beautiful Town Of Lubec

Water Street, downtown in Lubec, Maine

Come and Visit!

America’s easternmost peninsula, offering op-

portunities to visit an historic lighthouse, picnic and hike up to 5 miles of scenic trails. From the candy-striped West Quoddy Head Light, Maine’s easternmost lighthouse, visitors can look out over Quoddy Channel (which divides the U.S. and Canada) to the towering red cliffs of Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick.

Visitors may continue to hike the trails and take in the views during off season. (Park and Visitor Center closes Mid October ). By parking outside the gate and walking into the park and to the lighthouse. Please, don't forget to pay the entry fee. Enjoy the lovely views.

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Welcome Back!

West Quoddy Head Light Keeper's are announcing the new season of 2023:

OPENING DAY

Memorial Day, May 29, 2023

Hours: 10 - 4

see summer schedule bottom of page

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