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Cape George Lighthouse

🇨🇦Cape George Point, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape George Lighthouse

Also known as: Cape George (Antigonish)

The Cape George Lighthouse, built in 1968, is an octagonal concrete tower standing 14 meters tall and painted white. Its red lantern adds a contrasting visual element to the structure. This active aid to navigation is situated near Cape George Point, Nova Scotia. The nearest port is Mabou, located 21.7 kilometers away. The lighthouse serves maritime traffic along the Canadian coastline.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation around Cape George, assisting both commercial and recreational vessels.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower, painted white; lantern is red

Location

City
Cape George Point
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
45.8741°
Longitude
-61.9002°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1968

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mabou(21.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H1234
NGA No.
8664
ARLHS No.
CAN-098
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Cape George Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape George Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aulds Cove at 23.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Mabou (24.5 NM ENE), Beach Point (25.8 NM WNW), Merigomish (26.6 NM SW), Port Hawkesbury (27.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape George Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape George 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 Cape George Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape George 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.