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Sandy Point Lighthouse

White🇨🇦Sandy Point, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sandy Point Lighthouse

The Sandy Point Lighthouse, built in 1880, is a square pyramidal tower constructed of wood and concrete, standing 9 meters tall. It is topped with a lantern and gallery and rests on a square concrete pier. The original lighthouse at this site was destroyed by fire in 1878. The current tower was moved to a new pier in 1903. It ceased operations in 1996 and was subsequently conveyed to a preservation consortium in 2004. A restoration project was completed in 2008, with further repairs funded by community efforts, including a competition win in 2015.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the east side of Shelburne Harbour, guiding vessels approaching the town. Community efforts have ensured its preservation following its deactivation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1880

Significant events: original lighthouse destroyed by fire in 1878, present tower relocated to a new pier in 1903, deactivated in 1996, Sandy Point Recreation Group organized for preservation, recreation center opened in 1999, Coast Guard conveyed ownership to a consortium of preservation groups in 2004, restored in 2008, preservation groups raised $24,500 for repairs in 2014, won $10,000 in National Trust Lighthouse Matters competition in 2015, reservation group funded an engineering study in 2025, seeking $150,000 for repairs in 2026

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete, wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a square concrete pier

Location

City
Sandy Point
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
east side of Shelburne Harbour about 16 km south of Shelburne
Latitude
43.6916°
Longitude
-65.3255°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shelburne(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H3766.
ARLHS No.
CAN-447
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sandy Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sandy Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shelburne at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Lockeport (9.1 NM E), Barrington (12.9 NM SW), Stoney Island (17.1 NM SW), Clark's Harbour (19.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sandy Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sandy Point 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 Sandy Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sandy Point 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.