Green Island Lighthouse

Significant events: Station established 1865, Inactive since 1968, Light replaced by skeletal tower in 1968, Lantern replaced by electronic foghorn emitter in 1971, Light replaced by current lighthouse in 1986, Keepers lived in original building until 1986, Original building demolished by 2012

Structure: Green Island Lighthouse has a history stretching back to 1865 when a station was first established to aid mariners. The most prominent structure for many years was a two-story square wooden keeper's house, built in 1927, which originally featured a lantern centered on its roof. This building served as home for the lighthouse keepers, who continued their duties even as the station underwent significant changes. The light itself was declared inactive in 1968, marking a shift in its operational status. That same year, the original light was replaced by a skeletal tower, indicating a move towards more modern, perhaps automated, systems. Further technological evolution occurred in 1971 when the lantern on the keeper's house was removed and replaced by the emitter for an electronic foghorn, providing a different kind of navigational aid. The keepers remained in their wooden home until 1986, the year the current lighthouse structure was installed. Sadly, the historic 1927 keeper's house, a witness to decades of maritime service, was eventually demolished, with only its foundation remaining visible by 2012. Today, the Canadian Coast Guard manages the site, which now features the 1986 lighthouse, continuing a legacy of guidance for those navigating these waters.