See the light (house)

Sometimes there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, or a lighthouse at the end of the trail.

This particular beacon is called Rose Blanche (shown). Originally finished in 1873, it was built from great blocks of locally quarried granite (one of the only granite lighthouses on the continent). Now restored, it’s open to visitors, offering a glimpse into a 19th-century lighthouse keeper’s life. But it’s the views from outside that make this a Newfoundland destination.

Scramble over alabaster rocks (they’re infused with quartz; “rose blanche” is a corruption of the French for “white rocks”) splattered with low-lying junipers. Explore vistas of dramatic cliffs assaulted by surf and the nearby fishing village of the same name (you can hike into the village on one trail).

Or just stretch out on one of the strategically placed stone benches and contemplate the panoramic view of Cabot Strait.