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Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse

🇨🇦Gilberts Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse

Also known as: Gilbert's Cove (Gilbert Point)

Constructed in 1904, the Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse is a cylindrical wood tower standing 11.5 meters tall. Its design is a square, cylindrical wood tower topped with a lantern and gallery, situated centrally on the roof of an attached two-story keeper's house. The exterior is painted white with red trim. This unique configuration, where the light mechanism is directly integrated into the dwelling's roof, is a notable architectural feature. The lighthouse is located near Gilberts Cove in Nova Scotia, Canada, with the nearest port being Weymouth, 3.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The integrated design of the lighthouse, with its tower centered on the keeper's house roof, makes it a distinctive visual landmark along the Nova Scotia coast and a cultural touchstone for the community, preserving local maritime history.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower with lantern and gallery, centered on the roof of a 2-story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Gilberts Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
44.4943°
Longitude
-65.9525°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1904

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Weymouth(3.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-200
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Weymouth at 4.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Digby (10.8 NM NE), Grand Manan (38.3 NM WNW), Yarmouth (40.6 NM S), Canaport (42.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gilbert's 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 Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gilbert's 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.