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Popes Harbour Lighthouse

🇨🇦Popes Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Popes Harbour Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 7 meters tall and emits a light with a focal height of 9.5 meters, visible for 10.2 nautical miles. Its design features a red tower with a single white horizontal band, topping a triangular skeletal mast that carries a matching daymark. The structure serves as a modern navigational aid, marking the entrance to Popes Harbour in Nova Scotia. Although the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Sheet Harbour, is 5.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels into Popes Harbour, assisting local fishing fleets and recreational boaters in navigating the coastal entrance.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Popes Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Popes Harbour, Canada, marking the entrance to the harbour.
Latitude
44.7946°
Longitude
-62.6507°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sheet Harbour(5.4 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1386

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Popes Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Popes Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sheet Harbour at 9.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Beaver Harbour (12.6 NM ENE), Musquodoboit Harbour (20.6 NM W), Minesville (31.3 NM WSW), Halifax (40.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Popes Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Popes 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 Popes Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Popes 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.