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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

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor CenterWest Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitor CenterWest 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

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West Quoddy Head Light standing guard -

 WQHLKA Visitor Center is opening for our 2022 season on Memorial Day.

Monday, May 30th. / 10 - 4.

Be the first visitor to sign our guest book. And, you will receive a door prize!

We can't wait to see you all once again at the easternmost lighthouse.

Let's take a moment - to thank all of the wonderful people that have supported us through these past few years. We truly appreciate every single one of you!


"Good luck to all the local businesses 

in season 2022!"


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 2022!

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The beautiful Christmas wreath that adorned West Quoddy

The beautiful Christmas wreath that adorned West Quoddy lighthouse was safely removed from the tower yesterday, Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

I want to thank these guys once again, Matthew Ashby, Bob Trapani, Dominic Trapani and Shawn for the opportunity to hang up the wreath for the community and visitors to enjoy during the holiday season.

You guys are the best.

We were thrilled to finally have the opportunity to make this happen.
For years we thought a wreath would look beautiful on the tower at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and this season we did it! We saw the magical Christmas wreath hanging on the West Quoddy Lighthouse!

Thank you so very much to Berry Vines and Stacy Gardner of Maine Made Christmas. You know how to create a gorgeous Christmas wreath and one fitting for lighthouse’s that withstands rugged seas and high winds!

- Kimberly

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“ 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, 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

WQHL V.C. is closed for the season: West Quoddy Visitor Center opens: Monday, May 30, 2022

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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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Thank you!

West Quoddy Head Light Keepers would like to Thank You for a wonderful 2021 season! 

We will see you in the Spring of 2

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