Cape Spear — Local services in St. John's

Great free activity when visiting St. John's. Approx 10 to 15 minute drive from the city. Parking available close to the lighthouse free of charge. There is limited areas that are wheelchair accessible. Hiking trail runs along the coast. The historic lighthouse (not one currently in use) charges a fee to get in. Level parking just outside the parks entrance which faces the ocean and appears to be good for those going the van life route. Stairs are of lower height but have no handrails. Proper footwear for walking gravel paths and uneven surface is recommended. Early morning is good for limited people. Some areas of hiking may not be suited for some people or small children as there are no barriers. Beautiful views upend down the coast. Bring a hat, gloves and extra layers if travelling in the...

The view is nice if the weather is good...otherwise it's very cold, windy and miserable. However, the little cafe half way up the hill is worth walking up half the wooden steps for. They freshly make the various baked goods in the kitchen below and their seafood chowder is very flavorful, rich and filling. The crab cakes are good as well. The mac & cheese is also good but very rich and filling...we couldn't finish. The service is friendly and they have quite a few restroom stalls in...

The main reason for my trip was to see the sunrise at Cape Spear Lighthouse, the first place in Canada to welcome the sun each day. Standing there as the sky slowly changed colours and the light spread across the ocean and cliffs was an unforgettable experience. The air was crisp, the waves were steady, and the whole scene felt both peaceful and powerful. Visiting Cape Spear for sunrise made the trip feel complete, and it is a place I would tell anyone to put at the top...