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Cape George Harbour Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Cape George, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape George Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: Cape George Harbour (St. Peter's)

A square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with a red lantern, stands 8 meters tall at Cape George Harbour. Built in 1950, it replaced an earlier station established in 1875. The lighthouse originally emitted a single white flash every four seconds, with its light reaching 12.5 meters above sea level. It provided a geographic range of 11.2 nautical miles. The structure has been inactive since 2013. In October 2020, it was recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to St. Peter's Inlet, guiding vessels toward the St. Peter's Canal. Its 2020 Heritage Lighthouse designation acknowledges its historical significance to Nova Scotia's maritime history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950
Heritage Status
Heritage Lighthouse (2020)

Significant events: station established 1875, tower built 1950, inactive since 2013, added to Heritage Lighthouses October 2020

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Iona(13.8 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-099

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

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

Location

City
Cape George
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
west side of the northern entrance to St. Peter's Inlet, southern arm of the lake leading to St. Peter's Canal, Nova Scotia
Latitude
45.7348°
Longitude
-60.8106°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape George Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Cape George Harbour displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Cape George Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape George Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Peters at 5.6 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Arichat (15.7 NM SSW), Baddeck (21.1 NM N), Port Hawkesbury (24.4 NM WSW), Point Tupper (24.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape George Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape George Harbour 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 Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape George Harbour 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.