Cape St. Francis

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Cape St. Francis is a prominent headland at the northeastern tip of Newfoundland, Canada, marking the boundary between Conception Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and known for its rugged coastline and lighthouse.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cape
headland
lighthouse
settlement
administrativeRegion Province of Newfoundland and Labrador NERFINISHED
borders Atlantic Ocean
Conception Bay NERFINISHED
climate North Atlantic maritime climate
coordinates approximately 47.8°N 52.8°W
country Canada
countrySubdivision Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador NERFINISHED
geologicalType rocky promontory
hasFeature rocky shore
rugged coastline
steep cliffs
hasNearbyBodyOfWater Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED
Conception Bay NERFINISHED
hasStructure Cape St. Francis Lighthouse NERFINISHED
knownFor fog
harsh weather conditions
scenic ocean views
seabird viewing
strong winds
locatedAt Cape St. Francis NERFINISHED
Cape St. Francis NERFINISHED
locatedIn Atlantic Canada NERFINISHED
Newfoundland and Labrador NERFINISHED
Northeast Avalon Peninsula NERFINISHED
eastern Newfoundland
locatedNear Conception Bay NERFINISHED
Pouch Cove NERFINISHED
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador NERFINISHED
locatedOn island of Newfoundland NERFINISHED
locatedOnCoastOf Atlantic Ocean
maritimeSignificance navigation point for vessels entering and leaving Conception Bay
nearbyCommunity Cape St. Francis (community) NERFINISHED
oceanographicContext North Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED
partOf Avalon Peninsula coastline NERFINISHED
region North Atlantic seaboard of Canada NERFINISHED
regionalRole marks boundary between Conception Bay and open Atlantic Ocean
marks northeastern tip of Avalon Peninsula
safetyRole aids in preventing shipwrecks via lighthouse
tourism hiking destination
viewpoint for icebergs in season
usedFor coastal observation
marine navigation
wildlife marine mammals offshore
seabirds

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eastern Newfoundland contains Cape St. Francis
subject surface form: Eastern Newfoundland