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Pennant Harbour Lighthouse

🇨🇦West Pennant, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pennant Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: #Pennant Harbour (Pennant Point)

A cylindrical, white fiberglass tower measuring 8 meters in height was constructed in 1991 at Pennant Harbour, near West Pennant, Nova Scotia. This marked the replacement for an earlier light station that began service in 1903. The facility ceased operations in 2016 and was subsequently dismantled. While the location is accessible to visitors, access to the former tower structure is restricted.

Why it matters: This former navigation aid marked the entrance to Pennant Harbour, benefiting local fishing vessels and other maritime traffic.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round white fiberglass tower

Location

City
West Pennant
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Pennant Harbour, located at the end of a dirt road off NS 349 (West Pennant Road) in Pennant
Latitude
44.4710°
Longitude
-63.6343°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Halifax(11.5 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1991

Significant events: station established 1903, inactive since 2016, later demolished

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Pennant Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pennant Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bald Rock at 2.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Prospect (6.4 NM W), Halifax (11 NM NNE), Hacketts Cove (14 NM WNW), Bedford (14.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pennant Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pennant 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 Pennant Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pennant 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.