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Mitchener Point Lighthouse

🇨🇦Mount Denson, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mitchener Point Lighthouse

A cylindrical fiberglass tower, 10 meters in height, stands at Mitchener Point. It is painted red with two narrow white horizontal bands. The station was established in 1908, with the original tower being a square wooden structure. The current fiberglass tower was built in 1972 and first lit that same year. Its light was extinguished in 2001, and the lighthouse has been inactive since. The site is now private property and the tower is not accessible to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aided navigation in the Avon River estuary, a waterway significant for local shipping and trade, helping mariners navigate this particular stretch of river.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with two narrow white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower, colored red with two narrow white horizontal bands

Location

City
Mount Denson
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
on a bluff on the west side of the Avon River estuary about 4 km southeast of Hantsport
Latitude
45.0439°
Longitude
-64.1460°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1972

Significant events: Inactive since 2001, original lighthouse replaced

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hantsport(1.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-323
Wikidata
Q28375817 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Mitchener Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mitchener Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Windsor at 3.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Avonport (5.5 NM NW), Walton (11.7 NM NNE), Parrsboro (21.9 NM NNW), Cleveland (24.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mitchener Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mitchener Point 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 Mitchener Point Lighthouse?+
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