Salmon River Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Salmon River Lighthouse
Also known as: Salmon River (relocated to West Pubnico)
The Salmon River Lighthouse, constructed in 1924, is a square pyramidal tower made of wood. It stands 8.5 meters tall and is painted with red, white, and blue bands, while the lantern housing is red. Located in Pubnico, Nova Scotia, this lighthouse served the waters of the Salmon River. The site is now open to the public, offering a connection to the area's maritime history. The nearest port is Lower East Pubnico, approximately 4.9 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was essential for safe passage on the Salmon River, guiding local shipping and fishing vessels. Its distinctive red, white, and blue banded tower makes it a unique visual landmark.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- wood
Structure: square pyramidal wood tower, painted with red, white and blue bands; lantern painted red
Location
- City
- Pubnico
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Nova Scotia
- Sea Region
- Salmon River, Canada
- Latitude
- 43.6897°
- Longitude
- -65.7953°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lower east pubnico(4.9 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1924
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Salmon River على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.