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Indian Harbour Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Indian Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Indian Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: Indian Harbour (Paddy's Head)

Constructed in 1901, the Indian Harbour Lighthouse is a 10-meter-tall square pyramidal wood tower painted white. It stands in St. Margaret's Bay, beyond the end of Paddy's Head Road. The lighthouse emits a white flash and has a focal height of 11 meters, providing a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Restoration efforts were completed in 2018, including the installation of a new replica lantern. The site is open to the public, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: The community's involvement through the Friends of Paddy’s Head Lighthouse Society, formed in 2013, underscores the lighthouse's cultural significance and local connection. Its unique construction represents a common style for smaller Canadian coastal lights.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1901

Significant events: Friends of Paddy’s Head Lighthouse Society formed in 2013 for preservation, restoration completed in 2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern painted red

Location

City
Indian Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
St. Margaret's Bay at Indian Harbour, beyond the end of Paddy's Head Road
Latitude
44.5220°
Longitude
-63.9457°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hacketts Cove(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H3663
ARLHS No.
CAN-247
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Indian Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Indian Harbour displays the characteristic F White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Indian Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Indian Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hacketts Cove at 2.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Prospect (7.7 NM ESE), Cleveland (8 NM NNW), Chester (12.5 NM W), Bedford (16.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Indian Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Indian Harbour 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 Indian Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Indian Harbour 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.