Caribou Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Caribou Lighthouse
Also known as: Caribou (Caribou Island, Caribou Point)
The Caribou Lighthouse, built in 1971, is a 12.5-meter tall white cylindrical concrete tower with red trim. It stands at Caribou Point on the northern end of Caribou Island, which is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. The light emits three white flashes every 20 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The original utility building attached to the tower was demolished in 2016. In 2018, the Canadian Coast Guard completed repairs and repainting of the tower. The lighthouse is viewable from ferries traveling between Caribou and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island.
Why it matters: The lighthouse precisely marks Caribou Point, a significant navigational feature at the northern end of Caribou Island. Community-led preservation efforts since 2016 highlight its cultural value and strong local connection.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl(3) W 20s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1971
Significant events: Preservation group 'Friends of Caribou Island Lighthouse' formed 2016, utility building demolished 2016, Coast Guard repaired and repainted tower 2018
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pictou(5.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H1272
- NGA No.
- 8576
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-119
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with red trim
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower formerly attached to a a 1-story utility building
Location
- City
- Caribou Island
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Nova Scotia
- Sea Region
- Caribou Point on the north end of Caribou Island, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, accessible by road from Waterside. Viewable from ferries sailing between Caribou and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island.
- Latitude
- 45.7646°
- Longitude
- -62.6806°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Caribou على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
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