Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park

The lighthouse at Cape St. Mary has served as a navigational beacon for generations of local fishers and residents. In 2017, the Municipality of Clare took possession of the Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse and property, following a divestiture process with the federal government. Work began in July 2017 with the repainting of the tower, replacement of the roof, and replacement of the vinyl siding with cedar shingles. Along the cliff side of the property, the chain-link fence has been replaced with nautical-style post and rope. New amenities include: gravel parking lot, welcome sign, picnic shelter accessible for wheelchairs, viewing scope, interpretive panels explaining history of the lighthouse, local marine ecology, and even the fog. The park's centrepiece is a monument commemorating those lost to the sea in the Municipality of Clare. Local sculptor Marc Graff was commissioned to carve the granite mariner that sits on top of the memorial. Outdoor portable toilets onsite.