Meteghan River Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Meteghan River Lighthouse
The Meteghan River lighthouse is a square, metal tower painted white, black, and red. It stands 7.5 meters tall and emits a white flash every four seconds, with a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. This structure marks the entrance to the Meteghan River in Nova Scotia. The lighthouse grounds are open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Its light is visible from the nearby port of Meteghan, located 1.7 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation for vessels entering the Meteghan River from the Bay of Fundy.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 7.5m
- Geographic Range
- 9.5NM
Location
- City
- Meteghan River
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Nova Scotia
- Sea Region
- Meteghan River, Canada
- Latitude
- 44.2193°
- Longitude
- -66.1416°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Meteghan(1.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H3852
- NGA No.
- 10808
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white and black and red
- Material
- metal
Structure: The Meteghan River lighthouse, a vital aid to navigation, marks the entrance to the Meteghan River in Nova Scotia, Canada. Situated along the rugged coastline, it provides a steady white flash every four seconds, a reassuring signal for local fishing fleets and recreational boaters navigating the often-challenging waters of the Bay of Fundy. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Acadian shore, with small communities dotting the shoreline and the rhythmic tides shaping the daily life. While the tower itself is not accessible for climbing, the grounds are open, inviting visitors to stroll along the waterfront and take in the serene coastal views. Its active status ensures that it continues to play its part in safeguarding maritime traffic, a quiet guardian against the perils of the sea. The lighthouse, though modest, is an integral part of the region's maritime heritage, reflecting the enduring connection between the people and the ocean. It guides vessels safely home through fair weather and foul, and contributes to the unique character of this picturesque corner of Digby County.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Meteghan River على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.