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Isaac's Harbour Lighthouse

White🇨🇦Isaacs Harbour, CAOperational

Built in 1929, this 13-meter wooden structure stands at the end of Isaac's Harbour Road, south of the community of Isaac's Harbour. It is a two-story keeper's house with a lantern and gallery centered on its roof. The house is painted white, with a red lantern and roof. A light station was first established at this site in 1874, but the current building dates from later. The lighthouse was inactive as of 2009. Despite a demolition proposal in 1990, it was saved by its federal heritage listing in June 2018. A private restoration effort began later that year.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is notable for its integrated design, combining a keeper's house and lantern on the roof, representing a specific style of early 20th-century light station construction. Community efforts were instrumental in its preservation, leading to its federal heritage designation.

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White
Year Built
1929
First Lit
1874
Heritage Status
Federal Heritage Designation 2018

Significant events: station established 1874, inactive since 2009, Coast Guard proposed demolition 1990, saved by federal heritage listing, received Heritage designation June 2018, sold and restoration begun later in 2018

Nearest Port
Country Harbour(2.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-251
Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
house with lantern
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: A 13m (42 ft) 2-story wood keeper's house with a lantern and gallery centered on its roof. The house is painted white, and the lantern and roof are red.

City
Isaacs Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
at the end of Isaac's Harbour Road, off NS 316 south of Isaac's Harbour
Latitude
45.1648°
Longitude
-61.6546°
Flag
Type
Name
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Which ports and harbors does Isaac's Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isaac's Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Country Harbour at 4.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Stormont (4.6 NM NW), Guysborough (15.5 NM NNE), Point Tupper (28.8 NM NNE), Canso (29.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isaac's Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isaac's 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.
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