The Headland of Cape Anguille is near the community of Cape Anguille

Cape Anguille, Newfoundland and Labrador

Cape Anguille is in the South-West region of Newfoundland. It marks the South-Western edge of the Anguille Mountains. The Cape Anguille Lighthouse is located in Cape Anguille....

 (where the community takes its name) at the west coast of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...

. It is the most western point of land on the island of Newfoundland.

A new lighthouse was established on the cape in 1960, replacing a predecessor from 1908. It is octagonal pyramidal in shape and built in concrete. The light is emitted at a focal plane of 35 metres above sea level, showing a characteristic of one white flash every five seconds. A signal blast fog signal may be sounded.

External links

• http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/rhs/cf_listing/220.html