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Woody Point Lighthouse

Q red 6s🇨🇦Amherst Shore, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Woody Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Woody Point (Barnes Point) (relocated to Amherst Shore)

A square pyramidal wood tower, standing 11 meters tall, was erected in 1911 at Woody Point on the New Brunswick side of Chignecto Bay. The structure, painted white with red trim, has a focal height of 20 meters. It projects a geographic range of 13 nautical miles. The light emits a quick red flash, intended for port marking. This lighthouse was developed as part of the Chignecto Ship Railway project, an endeavor never brought to completion. Since 2013, the lighthouse has been inactive, though the site remains open to the public while the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's construction is directly linked to the unfinished Chignecto Ship Railway project, representing a physical remnant of a significant 19th-century engineering ambition.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q red 6s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Q.R. PORT (IALA A)
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1911

Significant events: Inactive since 2013, built in connection with a project to build the Chignecto Ship Railway, designed to carry ships across the isthmus joining New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. The railway was never completed.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower located at Woody Point on the New Brunswick shore of Chignecto Bay

Location

City
Amherst Shore
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
near Northport on Cold Spring Head Road, off Lane 26 from NS 366
Latitude
45.9644°
Longitude
-63.8821°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cape Tormentine(11.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H1302
NGA No.
8504
ARLHS No.
CAN-144
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Woody Point Lighthouse at night?+
Woody Point displays the characteristic Q red 6s. 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 Woody Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Woody Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Elgin at 9.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Pugwash (10.2 NM SE), Cape Tormentine (11 NM NNE), Borden (18.7 NM NNE), Summerside (26.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Woody Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Woody 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 Woody Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Woody 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.