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Pictou Island West End Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Pictou Island, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pictou Island West End Lighthouse

This square skeletal concrete tower, standing 7 meters tall, was built in 1965. It is painted red with a white horizontal band, serving as a daymark. The lighthouse emits a white flash every four seconds from a focal height of 14 meters. Its geographic range is 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed. The nearest port is Pictou, 8.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for safe navigation around the western tip of Pictou Island, guiding vessels through the Northumberland Strait and helping them avoid hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
Red with a white horizontal band
Material
concrete

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
West end of Pictou Island, Canada, likely in the Northumberland Strait.
Latitude
45.8040°
Longitude
-62.6022°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pictou(8.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H1244
NGA No.
8612
ARLHS No.
CAN-381
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pictou Island West End Lighthouse at night?+
Pictou Island West 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 West End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pictou Island West End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pictou at 9.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Beach Point (13.7 NM NNE), Merigomish (13.7 NM SE), Montague (21.8 NM N), Georgetown (22.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pictou Island West End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pictou Island West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pictou Island West 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.