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Canso Range Front Lighthouse

F Yellow🇨🇦Canso, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Canso Range Front Lighthouse

Built in 1905, the Canso Range Front lighthouse is a square pyramidal wooden tower standing 8.5 meters tall. It displays a yellow light with a single flash characteristic. The structure is painted white and features a red vertical stripe on the side that aligns with the range line. The original lantern was removed in 1968, and a replica was installed in 2008 when the tower was moved back from the water. Its focal height reaches 10 meters, providing a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. This structure serves as the front light for a navigational range near Canso, Nova Scotia.

Why it matters: As a front range light, this structure provides essential directional guidance for vessels navigating into Canso harbor. Its relocation and the installation of a replica lantern in 2008 make it a notable local landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1905

Significant events: original lantern removed in 1968, moved back from water's edge and replica lantern installed in 2008

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Canso(0.8 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-634

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal vinyl-clad wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red vertical stripe on the range line

Location

City
Canso
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Canso, off the east end of Union Street
Latitude
45.3323°
Longitude
-60.9799°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Canso Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Canso Range Front displays the characteristic F Yellow. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Canso Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Canso Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Canso at 0.9 NM to the W. Other ports served include Arichat (11.2 NM N), Saint-Peters (19.7 NM NNE), Guysborough (22.3 NM W), Point Tupper (22.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Canso Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Canso Range Front 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 Canso Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Canso Range Front 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.