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Cape Vincent, NY

A quiet village where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence, with Tibbetts Point Lighthouse at the end of the road and long open water views.

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Cape Vincent, NY on the map (opens Google Maps)
Cottages along the shoreline at Cape Vincent where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence, autumn trees under a blue sky
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In the Fall Guide

Why visit Cape Vincent in the fall?

Waterfront quiet at the meeting of lake and river, with sunsets that run the whole horizon.

Read it in “12 Great Fall Getaways in Northern New York”

Where to stay in Cape Vincent

What to do nearby

  • Tibbetts Point Lighthouse

    Where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence. Go for sunset.

  • Wolfe Island ferry

    Seasonal crossing to Ontario; schedules change in fall. Hours vary by season.

Best for

Quiet • Sunsets • Waterfront • Slow weekends

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