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Belliveau Cove Lighthouse

Oc White 5s🇨🇦Belliveaus Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Belliveau Cove Lighthouse

A square pyramidal wood tower, the Belliveau Cove lighthouse stands 6.5 meters tall with a focal height of 6 meters. Painted white with red trim, its lantern is also red. The structure replaced an earlier lighthouse destroyed by a storm in 1973. Local residents rebuilt and activated this replica in the 1980s, maintaining it as a private aid. It emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 8.9 nautical miles. Although removed from the official Canadian Coast Guard list in May 2024, it may continue to operate under local maintenance.

Why it matters: This lighthouse represents community resilience, having been rebuilt by residents after the original was lost to a storm, and continues to serve local maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc W 5s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1980

Significant events: Original lighthouse destroyed by storm in 1973, replica built and activated by local residents in 1980s, CCG dropped from official list in May 2024

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Weymouth(4.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H3859.
ARLHS No.
CAN-030

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim; lantern is red

Location

City
Belliveaus Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
L'Anse-des-Belliveau (Belliveau Cove), off NS 1, in Joseph and Marie Dugas Municipal Park
Latitude
44.3890°
Longitude
-66.0638°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Belliveau Cove Lighthouse at night?+
Belliveau Cove displays the characteristic Oc White 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Belliveau Cove Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Belliveau Cove Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Weymouth at 3.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Digby (18.7 NM NE), Yarmouth (33.7 NM S), Grand Manan (36.6 NM WNW), Lower Argyle (40.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Belliveau Cove Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Belliveau Cove Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Belliveau Cove Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Belliveau Cove 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. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.