Arisaig Lighthouse

🇨🇦Northwestern Nova Scotia, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Arisaig Lighthouse

The Arisaig Lighthouse is situated in Northwestern Nova Scotia. This structure is no longer operational. Its exact construction date is not specified.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

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Location

City
Northwestern Nova Scotia
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.7619°
Longitude
-62.1722°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Arisaig Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Arisaig Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Merigomish at 13.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Beach Point (20.1 NM NW), Pictou (23.5 NM WSW), Georgetown (29.1 NM NNW), Montague (31.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Arisaig Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Arisaig Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.

How can I track vessels near Arisaig Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Arisaig Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

What is the Arisaig lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Northwestern Nova Scotia, CA. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.