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Victoria Beach Lighthouse

Q green 3s🇨🇦Victoria Beach, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Victoria Beach Lighthouse

Constructed in 1901, the Victoria Beach Lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower standing 8 meters tall, painted white with red trim. It was built to mark the east side of Digby Gut, a significant channel connecting the Bay of Fundy to Annapolis Basin. The lighthouse has a focal height of 17 meters and emitted a green light with a quick flash every 16 seconds. Its geographic range was 5 nautical miles. The structure served mariners for over a century before ceasing operations in 2015. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for marking the critical navigational channel of Digby Gut. Its square pyramidal wood tower represents an increasingly rare architectural style from early 20th-century Canadian lighthouses.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q green 3s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Q.G. 16
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1901

Significant events: Inactive since 2015, likely to become endangered

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim

Location

City
Victoria Beach
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
east side of Digby Gut, at the end of Victoria Beach Road
Latitude
44.6760°
Longitude
-65.7537°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Digby(3.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H3894
NGA No.
10920
ARLHS No.
CAN-511
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Victoria Beach Lighthouse at night?+
Victoria Beach displays the characteristic Q green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Victoria Beach Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Victoria Beach Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Digby at 3.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Weymouth (18 NM SW), Canaport (32.9 NM NNW), Saint-John (37.9 NM NNW), Hibernia (38.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Victoria Beach Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Victoria Beach 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 Victoria Beach Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Victoria Beach 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.