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Fish Island Lighthouse

🇨🇦Malpeque, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fish Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Fish Island (Malpeque Outer Range Front, Billhook Island Range Front) (relocated to Cabot Beach)

The Fish Island Lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower standing 7 meters tall. Originally established in 1876, the current structure was built in 1961. Severe beach erosion in 1989 threatened the lighthouse's existence, leading to the demolition of its attached keeper's house. The tower was then cut into two sections and airlifted by Canadian Forces helicopter to Cabot Beach Provincial Park. It was reassembled and restored at its new location. In the late 1990s, the lighthouse served as a set piece for the CBC television series Emily of New Moon. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse demonstrates significant community effort in its preservation and relocation from erosion. It also holds cultural significance as a former filming location.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern, formerly attached to a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Malpeque
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Prince Edward Island
Sea Region
Cabot Beach Provincial Park, off PE 20 northwest of Malpeque
Latitude
46.5585°
Longitude
-63.7023°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Summerside(11.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H1106.
ARLHS No.
CAN-770

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

Significant events: station threatened by beach erosion in 1989, keeper's house demolished, light tower sawed into two sections and relocated by Canadian Forces helicopter to Cabot Beach Provincial Park, reassembled and restored, part of the set of the CBC television series Emily of New Moon in the late 1990s

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fish Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fish Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Summerside at 10.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Borden (18.5 NM S), Cape Tormentine (25.8 NM S), Charlottetown (30.6 NM SE), Port Elgin (35.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fish Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fish Island 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 Fish Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fish Island 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.