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Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green🇨🇦Wallace, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse

Also known as: Wallace Harbour Sector (Wallace Harbor Range Front)

This square pyramidal wood tower, standing 8.5 meters tall, was first lit in 1904 on the east side of Wallace Harbour. It features white paint with horizontal red bands on the water side. The tower is topped by a rectangular wood lantern house. In 1990, the lighthouse was converted to a sector light, changing its operational function. The structure’s focal height reaches 12.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.2 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: The Wallace Harbour Sector light is essential for guiding vessels through the narrow channel into the harbor, with its sector light providing precise directional guidance. Its acquisition and upkeep by the Wallace Area Development Association highlight its significance as a community landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
F W, R, G (sector)
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1904

Significant events: converted to a sector light in 1990, Wallace Area Development Association purchased building and received grant in December 2015

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with horizontal red bands on the water side
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with rectangular wood lantern house

Location

City
Wallace
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
east side of Wallace Harbour, guides vessels through the narrow channel into the harbor
Latitude
45.8129°
Longitude
-63.4620°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pugwash(8.8 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-518
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse at night?+
Wallace Harbour Sector displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pugwash at 9.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Cape Tormentine (23.3 NM NW), Borden (28.1 NM NNW), Charlottetown (28.7 NM NNE), Port Elgin (29.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wallace Harbour Sector 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 Wallace Harbour Sector Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wallace Harbour Sector 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.