Quebec is home to 43 traditional lighthouses most of which stand along the coastline of the St. Laurent River. Our 1st Lighthouse was at Pointe-au-Pere where we climbed the 128 steps to the top and learned how a lighthouse of 150 years was constructed and operated. Near the lighthouse is the pavilion to the Empress of Ireland. In 1914 after sailing from Quebec City she was struck by a 'collier' and sank in 14 minutes with the loss of 1012 people.
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