 The lighthouse as seen from the mainland. | |
| Location | Kidston Island Baddeck, Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46°05′53.3″N 60°44′31.3″W / 46.098139°N 60.742028°W / 46.098139; -60.742028 |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1875 (first) 1912 (second) |
| Construction | wooden tower |
| Automated | 1960 |
| Height | 14.5 metres (48 ft) |
| Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Operator | Village of Baddeck |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1959 (current) |
| Focal height | 13.5 metres (44 ft) |
| Range | 6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl G 12s. |
The Kidston Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Kidston Island, located in the Bras d'Or lakes, in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. The original lighthouse on Kidston Island was built in 1875. The present lighthouse was built in 1912 and the two stood side by side for some time. The lighthouse can only be accessed by boat; a ferry operates during the summer months.
See also
References
- "Kidston Island Lighthouse Details". NSLPS. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- "Kidston Island Light". Lighthouse Explorer. Lighthouse Digest. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- "Kidston Island Lighthouse". NSLPS. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
External links
- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard
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