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Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse
A replica wooden lighthouse at the harbour in Lion's Head on the Bruce Peninsula, ON, with views of the escarpment cliffs across the bay, a small beach and a marina close by.
What visitors say
Lion's Head's lighthouse stands at the edge of the harbour with the Niagara Escarpment rising behind the bay, and that backdrop is what most visitors photograph. The original 1903 light was dismantled decades ago; the community built a replica from the old plans, and it has been rebuilt after storm damage, most recently replaced in 2019.
It's a short walk from the parking area. The harbour has public washrooms, a marina with launch ramps, benches, a walkway and a small beach. On Saturday mornings there's a farmers' market in the village. Parking near the lighthouse can be tight on weekends, so one reviewer suggested parking in town and walking.
Plan on an hour for the lighthouse and harbour. Walking trails are nearby, including the route to the Lion's Head lookout on the Bruce Trail, which is a much longer outing. Georgian Bay is open to angling under Ontario's regulations with a licence, and the harbour is popular with paddlers and boaters.
If you're tempted to add the lookout hike, allow several hours: one visitor found it harder and longer than expected, got turned around, and paid for parking at the trailhead.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 673 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.