West Point Lighthouse 150th Anniversary: Grand Finale Night

In 1875, construction of the historic West Point Lighthouse, nestled along the shores of Northumberland Strait in the western tip of PEI, was completed and the lamp was lit in December of that same year. Over the years the need for staff ended with electrification in 1963. Although the structure is no longer staffed by keepers, its majestic light is still burning brightly over the Strait and the local community–a beacon to all.

In 2025, the West Point community along with other locals and tourists alike will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse. On September 27, at the Grand Finale night, guests will be entertained with a ceilidh hosted by the Clements Family, a local group with Indigenous roots.

The anniversary events will culminate with the burial of a time capsule that will contain items that will preserve the history, heritage and culture of the West Point Lighthouse. The burial will be at West Point Cenotaph to be opened in 50 years in 2075.