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Harbourville Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦Harbourville, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Harbourville Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower stands 6.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 10 meters above sea level. It displays a red and white daymark and emits a single red flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed to visitors. It serves as an active aid to navigation in the Harbourville area.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding local fishing vessels and recreational craft safely into and out of Harbourville's port. Its distinctive red flash helps mariners identify the harbor entrance, especially during low visibility or at night.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Harbourville
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
45.1527°
Longitude
-64.8121°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parrsboro(25.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-630

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a red and white daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Harbourville Lighthouse at night?+
Harbourville displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Harbourville Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Harbourville Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Avonport at 24 NM to the E. Other ports served include Parrsboro (25 NM NE), Windsor (30.5 NM ESE), Walton (33.9 NM E), Chester (44.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Harbourville Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Harbourville 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 Harbourville Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Harbourville 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.