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Pictou Island East End Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Pictou Island, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pictou Island East End Lighthouse

A square skeletal steel tower, 10 meters tall, stands on the east end of Pictou Island. It carries a daymark that is red with a white horizontal band. The focal height of the light is 18 meters, and it emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 12.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse was built in 1962. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Pictou, located 11.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels past the eastern tip of Pictou Island, a significant navigational point in the Northumberland Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Location

City
Pictou Island
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
East end of Pictou Island, Canada
Latitude
45.8153°
Longitude
-62.5142°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pictou(11.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H1238
NGA No.
8596
ARLHS No.
CAN-379
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pictou Island East End Lighthouse at night?+
Pictou Island East End displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Pictou Island East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pictou Island East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Beach Point at 12.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Pictou (12.3 NM SW), Merigomish (12.6 NM SSE), Georgetown (21.7 NM N), Montague (21.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pictou Island East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pictou Island East End 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 Pictou Island East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pictou Island East End 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.