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Louisbourg Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Louisbourg, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Louisbourg Lighthouse

Built in 1923, the Louisbourg Lighthouse is an octagonal concrete tower standing 17 meters tall. The white tower is topped with a red lantern room and gallery. It emits a single white flash every 10 seconds. The lighthouse is located 0.7 kilometers from the nearest port of Louisbourg. This active light serves mariners navigating the waters off Cape Breton Island.

Why it matters: The Louisbourg Lighthouse aids navigation into Louisbourg Harbour, a historically significant port on Cape Breton Island. Its light helps guide vessels through coastal waters near the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s

Construction & History

Year Built
1923

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Louisbourg(0.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-286

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern is red

Location

City
Louisbourg
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
45.9067°
Longitude
-59.9585°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Louisbourg Lighthouse at night?+
Louisbourg displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Louisbourg Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Louisbourg Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Louisbourg at 1.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Glace Bay (17.6 NM N), Sydney (17.7 NM NW), North Sydney (22.2 NM NNW), Neil's Harbour (32.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Louisbourg Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Louisbourg 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 Louisbourg Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Louisbourg 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.