Pt.Abino Lighthouse

About The Point Abino Lighthouse

Address: Point Abino Lighthouse, Point Abino Rd S, Fort Erie, ON

The Point Abino Lighthouse is on the rocky north shore of Lake Erie in Fort Erie. It was constructed in 1917 by the Department of Marine and Fisheries in response to increased traffic at the east end of Lake Erie, located between the high and low water marks on the rocky shoreline of Point Abino.

Since its decommissioning in 1995, the Point Abino Lighthouse was designated as a 'Classified' Heritage Building. In addition, the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office established it as a National Historic Site and a Classified Federal Building.

The Lighthouse consists of a deck, tower and fog alarm building.

Note: No vehicles or pets will be allowed past the gated area.

Point Abino Lighthouse Tours - Information and FAQ

Tours start from 1010 Point Abino Road south, there is a paved lot on the north side of the road, the tours congregate at the park area across on the south side.

Tour buses leave promptly at the scheduled time, please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to ensure you don't miss the tour bus. The buses are not accessible to many mobility devices.

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled for any missed tour times.

Patrons are requested to dress appropriately for the site and weather conditions. Access to the site requires traversing uneven, sloped, and wet surfaces, including stairs. The historic site is not accessible and does not have washrooms. 

Patrons are required to stay with the tours, adjacent properties are private and are off limits to patrons. Tour guides will be happy to provide clarity once on site.

2026 Tour Information

Tour Dates: June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 12 & 26

Tour Times: 10:00am – 11:15am, 11:15am – 12:30pm, 12:30pm – 1:45pm, 1:45pm – 3:00pm

Ticket Cost: $6.00

Point Abino Lighthouse Walk in Site Visits - information and FAQ

Walk in site visits include access to the exterior of the lighthouse only, interior visits are only available during the regular, guided tour dates. The distance to the lighthouse is approximately 1.5 kilometres each way, patrons are permitted to walk to the lighthouse and back, vehicles of any kind are not permitted.

Parking is available at 1010 Point Abino Road south, there is a paved parking lot on the north side of the road.

Guests may take photos or videos of the lighthouse. Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol or animals (with the exception of a documented service animal) onto the property. Please refrain from littering.

Guests may access the site anytime within the allotted ticket time, but must be back outside of the gate prior to 6:00 p.m.