Are You A Lighthouse Lover?
Stay in a Real Historic Lighthouse
The Surgeon Cove Head Lighthouse is located on the Western side of Exploits Island and overlooks the “Ships Run” in the Bay of Exploits. Standing over 200 feet above sea level, it was built in 1911 as a navigational aid to ships entering the seaport town of Botwood as well as providing safety to small boat fishers around the bay.
Adventures Newfoundland acquired the lighthouse property in 2009 and in 2024 we obtained Heritage status from Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Join us on a two day two night tour that will take you to the village of Exploits on Exploits Island and then onto the Surgeon Cove Head lighthouse station for a day and evening of adventure accompanied by astounding views. Learn what a day as a lightkeeper entailed from an experienced guide and stay a night in the light keepers residence.
Note: This is a tour that requires a moderate amount of fitness. Please read the itinerary and contact us to decide if this tour is for you.
Trip Cost:
$1,350 / per person + 15% HST
Included in our price:
- Includes Transportation to and from Exploits Island
- All Meals
- One Night Accommodations at base camp and One Night Accommodations at Surgeon Cove Lighthouse Station
- Please Note: Sleeping Bag not required
Itinerary
- We will pick you up at a predetermined location during the late afternoon of the day preceding your tour and transport you to Exploits Island in our Transport Canada Certified tour boat .
- Have dinner and stay the first night at our Exploits Island home, commonly referred to as our base camp.
- In the morning of Day 1, you will have breakfast and spend a few hours learning about the village of Exploits and its historical significance to the Bay of Exploits.
- Then it’s off to the Surgeon Cove Lighthouse station over a 4 km trail through Boreal Forest terrain. The trail is abound with plant life and marked with signage at different points of interest.
- The light station lies at the end of the trail, nearly surrounded by a breathtaking coastal vista that is second to none. Spend the rest of the day here, soaking up its history and views, have dinner and hopefully witness a spectacular sunset before retiring to your accommodations in the lightkeepers residence
- The next morning you’ll have a relaxing breakfast before heading back over the trail to base camp.
- Back in the harbour you’ll visit more points of interest to get the full experience of what the village has to offer. Hopefully the weather will cooperate enough for you enjoy a dockside seafood dinner before returning to your vehicle with memories you won’t soon forget.
Things to Bring
- Personal Clothing (including outdoor wear) and toiletries for two nights and two days
- Rain Wear (top and bottom)
- Rubber Boots or Waterproof Hiking Boots
- Head Lamp
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Bug Net or Repellant