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West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

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West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

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WQHLKA/Visitor Center and Museum Season 2021

 Visitor Center is now CLOSED for season.

 “We did it!”

West Quoddy Head Light Keeper’s would like to thank everyone and all those that came through this season and signed our guest book!

Thank you to all those wonderful people that have supported us this season. This season was definitely one of the busiest seasons that we have ever been a part of with West Quoddy Head State Park services. And, the most challenging seasons in the books.

“We did it
We can’t wait to see you again!
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Until then,
wqhlka



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West Quoddy Head LighthouseVirtual 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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West Quoddy Head Light House Visitor Center Services

 As a non-profit organization the West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association (WQHLKA) depends on donations and fund-raising to support Visitor Center operations and special events that we offer throughout the season. We intentionally limit sale of merchandise at the visitor center so that our outstanding volunteer docents can focus on providing information and answering questions, sharing anecdotes, and personal experiences about the lighthouse, telling stories about past light keepers, and promoting the town of Lubec and the many points of interest in the area.

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Please Support Us

Your contribution will enable us to continue and support as a non-profit organization for our Visitor Center operations. We are very grateful for your generosity. All donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated!

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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's center is overseen by the lightkeeper's 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, climb 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. Safe Physical Distancing Required.

Contact Us

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor Center

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

207-733-2180

We are now announcing West Quoddy Visitor Center's reopening date for the season 2021 listed below.

Open today

11:00 am – 04:00 pm

Visitor Center 

HOURS: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

DAYS: Wednesday through Sunday

CLOSED: MONDAY & TUESDAY

unless otherwise posted.

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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.


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Beautiful Town Of Lubec

The Lubec village bandstand has been adorned with Christmas lights for this holiday season 2020!

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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WE'RE BACK!

West Quoddy Head Light Keepers would like to announce the reopening date for our 2021 season...

Friday, July 9th @ 11pm to 4pm.

OPEN: WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY

CLOSED: MONDAY & TUESDAY

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