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Cape George Lighthouse
Canada
Cape George Point Lighthouse is situated at Cape George Point in the Northumberland Shore region overlooking the waters of St. George’s Bay. Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward Island can be seen on a clear day. The lighthouse sits atop a high cliff and guides vessels into St. George’s Bay. The original lighthouse was erected in 1861 and was destroyed by fire in 1907. The present lighthouse is the third one located on this site which was built in 1968. Interpretive panels are on site. Cape George Point Lighthouse is one of three trailheads for the Cape George Hiking Trail network.
Cape George Lighthouse in now community-owned and maintained. Registered June 7, 2016.
| Manufacture Date | 1907 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1968 (station established 1861) |
| Country | Canada |
| Lens Order | 3rd order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | three white flashes, separated by 2 s, every 12 s. |
| Lighthouse Markings | 14 m (45 ft) octagonal concrete tower, painted white; lantern is red. 1-1/2 story keeper's house (1908) and barn. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | North Shore Development Association |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 45.8741484696,-61.9003411379 |
| Other | 1968 (station established 1861). This is one of two Cape George Lights in Nova Scotia; the other is on Bras d'Or Lake (see the Cape Breton Island page https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/ns2.htm). See also a historic photo of the 1908 lighthouse that replaced the original lighthouse and a photo showing both of those lighthouses. The lighthouse was transferred to community ownership in late 2016. Built on a spectacular bluff overlooking the entrance to St. George's Bay. Located at the end of Lighthouse Road, off NS 337 near Ballantyne's Cove. Accessible by road and the entrance from NS 337 is well marked. Limited parking available. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: North Shore Development Association. . ARLHS CAN-098; CCG A-892; Admiralty H1234; NGA 8664. |
| Data Source | 1. Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years): Cape George (Active); Active; 1907; 3rd order revolving. |