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List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇦Cape St. Marys, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse

The Cape St. Marys Lighthouse, a cylindrical concrete tower standing 8.5 meters high, was built in 1969. It is situated at the eastern entrance to St. Mary's Bay, off Cape St. Mary's Road in Mavillette, Nova Scotia. The tower, painted white with a red lantern, emits a white flash every 5 seconds. Its focal height is 31.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.6 nautical miles. The current structure replaced an earlier station established in 1868. The lighthouse complex includes a fog signal building.

Why it matters: Designated a federal heritage building in 2016, the lighthouse became the centerpiece of a municipal park in 2018. It guides vessels entering and exiting St. Mary's Bay, serving as a clear navigational reference point on the bay's eastern side.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
31.5m
Geographic Range
15.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1969
Heritage Status
Federal heritage designation 2016

Significant events: Federal heritage designation September 2016, Municipality of Clare took ownership July 2017, federal government announced grant August 2017, park opened July 2018

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Meteghan(7.0 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-111

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red lantern
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery attached to a corner of a 1-story square fog signal building

Location

City
Cape St. Marys
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located at the end of Cape St. Mary's Road off NS 1 in Mavillette, marking the east side of the entrance to St. Mary's Bay.
Latitude
44.0857°
Longitude
-66.2114°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse at night?+
List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yarmouth at 15.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Weymouth (23 NM NNE), Lower Argyle (26.7 NM SE), Lower east pubnico (34.2 NM SSE), Digby (37.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals 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 List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals 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.