Why is there a Long Point lighthouse?

At the tip of Long Point, Garrett Reid of Long Point Tours (Trip to the Tip of Long Point) tells a brief history of the lighthouse. Apparently the reason it was built there is not what you may think!

Watch Garrett’s brief video clip on Instagram and follow him!

The Long Point Lighthouse was erected in 1916. Learn more by watching this video! My great great great grandfather Mosses Newkirk was the second lighthouse keeper in 1946 out there… learn more and come on tour! #longpoint #longpointtours #longpointlighthouse #norfolkcounry#triptothetip #birdinglongpoint #familyfun #tourismontario @norfolktour @ontsouthcoast

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