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Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇨🇦Lower East Pubnico, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: Pubnico Harbour (East Pubnico)

The Pubnico Harbour lighthouse is a 11-meter fiberglass tower situated on Beach Point, a sandspit forming the east side of Pubnico Harbour. Originally established in 1854, the current structure was built in 1984, featuring a lantern and gallery. Its lower half is painted white, while the upper half and lantern are red. This light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds. The station was inactive between 2000 and 2005 before being reactivated. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light's consistent red flash every 3 seconds marks Beach Point, aiding local mariners and fishing boats in safely entering Pubnico Harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1984

Significant events: station established 1854, original lighthouse replaced 1967, current lighthouse built 1984, inactive 2000-2005, reactivated

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
upper half and lantern painted red, lower half white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery, upper half and lantern painted red, lower half white

Location

City
Lower East Pubnico
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Beach Point, a sandspit on the east side of Pubnico Harbour, at the end of Lighthouse Road off NS 3 just north of Charlesville
Latitude
43.5982°
Longitude
-65.7822°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lower east pubnico(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H3798.
ARLHS No.
CAN-417
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Pubnico Harbour displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lower east pubnico at 0.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Lower Woods Harbour (5.3 NM SSE), Shag harbour (7.2 NM SSE), Lower Argyle (8.4 NM NNW), Barrington (9.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pubnico 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 Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pubnico 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.