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Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Havre Boucher, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse

The Havre Boucher Range Rear light began operation in 2010, following a navigational aid first established in 1879. This active light is situated on a hill overlooking Nova Scotia Highway 4, near the Trans-Canada Highway exit. The current square pyramidal skeletal tower measures 9 meters in height, with a focal height of 33 meters. It is clad in white vinyl siding, featuring a red vertical stripe aligned with the range line. The lantern housing is colored red. The light projects a steady green signal (F G) visible for 15.9 nautical miles. This structure was a pilot project for constructing vinyl-clad lighthouse copies and took the place of an 1879 wood lighthouse.

Why it matters: This light provides a navigation aid for vessels entering the local shipping lanes, marking safe passage. It represents a primary example of a project to replace older wooden lighthouses with resilient, vinyl-clad structures.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

Significant events: Replaced 1879 wood lighthouse, served as a pilot project for vinyl-clad replicas

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line; lantern is red

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, covered with vinyl siding colored white with a red vertical stripe on the range line; lantern is red

Location

City
Havre Boucher
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located on a hill above NS 4, just off the Trans-Canada Highway at the Havre Boucher exit, 435 m south of the front light.
Latitude
45.6780°
Longitude
-61.5285°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aulds Cove(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H1230.1
NGA No.
8692
ARLHS No.
CAN-224
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Havre Boucher Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aulds Cove at 4.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Port Hawkesbury (7.7 NM ESE), Point Tupper (8.3 NM SE), Guysborough (16.8 NM S), Arichat (23.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Havre Boucher Range Rear 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 Havre Boucher Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Havre Boucher Range Rear 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.