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Lighthouses

Coffin Island (1812), Decommissioned

The original lighthouse located at the southern tip of Coffin Island was erected in 1811-1812 was struck by lightning on June 19, 1913 and burned to the ground along with the keeper's home and outbuildings. Standing today is the new, smaller concrete lighthouse which was built in 1913 a short distance from the original location. A keeper manned this lighthouse until 1961.

Fort Point (1855), Decommissioned

The lighthouse was built to supplement Coffin Island. The original light was red and remained so until 1926, at which time it was replaced by a flashing white light. A twelve-inch round reflector magnified the light. Today, you can enter and explore the lighthouse and learn more about its history and the site through the interactive interpretative program.

Little Hope Lighthouse (1865), Operational

Located in the centre of Little Hope Island in Cadden Bay. It had a cylindrical tower with a red circular gas lit lantern. It lies a short distance off Port Mouton -- two miles from the nearest point of land. It was destaffed in 1950.

Port Medway (1899), Decommissioned

Found at the end of the breakwater in Port Medway, this unmanned lighthouse has a square wooden tower with sloping sides. The lighthouse is the site of development intended to preserve the lighthouse and improve public access and enjoyment.

Medway Head (1851), Operational

The lighthouse can be found on the west side entrance to Port Medway harbour, via Long Cove Road. The Medway Head light station at the time sat below the present site. The old foundation can still be found amongst the rocks. The present light was delivered and erected on site in1961. Destaffed in 1987.

Spectacle Island (1873), Operational

Its location is on the northwest point of Spectacle Island in Port Mouton Bay. The unmanned lighthouse has a square wooden tower with a red square wooden lantern. The light can be seen from Summerville or Hunt's Point.

Western Head (1962), Operational

This site began as a fog alarm station in 1930 and expanded to include the lighthouse in 1962. Today, the facility serves as an Environment Canada Weather Station. This light was destaffed in 1988 but will play a role for mariners in the future as part of navigation by GPS (Global Positioning System).