West Point Lighthouse
150th anniversary celebrations
In 1875, construction of the historic West Point Lighthouse—nestled along the shores of the Northumberland Strait at the western tip of PEI—was completed, and the lamp was lit that December. In 2025, the West Point community, along with locals and tourists alike, is celebrating the lighthouse’s 150th anniversary and its significance to the province’s history.
A full calendar of events is planned to mark the occasion, celebrating local heritage through music, art, and storytelling. The festivities begin June 7 with an official opening ceremony at 11 am at the Lighthouse & Inn, including performances by local and Indigenous artists and free tours of the Lantern Room. That day also features an art exhibit at the Harbourside Centre from 10 am–4 pm, and a concert by Jamie Matthews, Kurk Bernard, and Joey Doucette from 8–11 pm.
The WPFD Show n’Shine Car Show takes place June 8 from 11 am–4 pm, followed by a Festival of Small Halls concert with Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys on June 20 at 7:30 pm. The Lorna Ellis Memorial Prize Bingo Night wraps up the June events on June 24 at 6:30 pm, all at the Harbourside Centre.
Celebrations continue through September 27 with concerts, a Canada Day bike parade, the Potato Blossom Festival, daily storytelling, a songwriting contest (submit to alellis@edu.pe.ca by August 15), and more.