The quintessential experience of lighthouse life.
At dawn, be certain you introduce yourself to your only neighbours – the whales migrating past your doorstep. With Humpback, Orca, Minke and others in our waters, the panoramic view from our whale watching station or our helipad is unparalleled. Then, take a day to explore the natural beauty & historic remnants of our island.
With its northernmost location, Quirpon Island is Newfoundland’s best location for viewing icebergs as the Labrador Current carries them south. Quirpon Island offers the longest iceberg viewing season in Newfoundland, with the last melting in the fall on a good year. The unmatched food supply combined with the underwater topography are the explanations whale experts give us as to why so many whales are constant companions and why they come close enough to rocks to be touched. In addition to humpbacks and minke which are virtually inevitable, you may spot as many as 22 more species including Orca, found nowhere else in Newfoundland.
Helipad and dock facilities Whale & iceberg viewing platform Walking trails and tucked away spots for dozing in the ocean breeze INCLUDED IN PRICE: 45 minute boat tours through Iceberg Alley to and from island All meals including Doris's homemade traditional suppers Prices (Canadian $) : $325-350 double, $375 suite, $225-250 single, $50 child Reaching Quirpon Lighthouse Inn: The Inn is on the deserted Quirpon Island at the northernmost tip of of Newfoundland: follow the signs 3 km off the Viking Trail, 5 km before L' Anse aux Meadows. Finding the dock is no problem in the tiny town of Quirpon. Cast off the bow line and you are headed for the island under the careful eye of Nelson (can you imagine a better name for a Captain?). The island lies very close to the mainland so you are in sheltered waters as you cross the harbour to the shoreline of the island. Nelson traces the shore as he heads along the island to our dock. For those that want to stretch their legs or are not keen sailors ask about the option of hiking the length of the island from Grandmother's Cove. While you may be concerned that hiking will make you l Star rating: We are proud to be a Canada Select 2 1/2 star facility. We have resisted compromising the heritage architecture and mood of the inn to chase higher star ratings. You will, therefore, not have to endure TV or telephones in your room. Our guests report that the smell of baking bread draws them downstairs in perfect time for breakfast! Even with the 2 1/2 star rating, we must be doing something right since we were chosen for the cover of the inaugural Canada Select guide to accommodations in Newfoundland & Labrador. More about the Quirpon experience: CULTURAL NOTES
NATURE NOTES
READ ABOUT THE ISLAND
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Quirpon (pronounced like harpoon) presents the unique island experience of a 1922 lightkeeper’s home on the shores of "Iceberg Alley". Fully restored by Linkum Tours, Quirpon Lighthouse Inn features 10 beautiful rooms in two houses at the base of an operating lighthouse. It is now a Registered Heritage Building.
Relax in our indoor whale watching station - read your book in comfort and keep an ear open for the whales calling for your attention. Yes, we can deliver tea if you can't tear yourself away. 
ess likely to see the bergs and whales, don't worry. The route along the high country provides an ideal viewpoint for spotting the giants whether they be made of flesh or ice.
