Quick Facts
History & Description
The Boars Head Lighthouse stands on the northern tip of Long Island at Tiverton, marking the northwest entrance to Petite Passage on Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy shore. The present light is a tapered square wooden tower about 33 feet tall, painted white with a red lantern, still standing and operational as an active aid to navigation.
The original 1864 light was a red lantern mounted on the roof of a white keeper's dwelling, carrying a revolving red-and-white catadioptric lens. A fog signal was added in 1914, and the tower was replaced by the current tapered wooden structure between 1941 and 1960, then automated by 1987. Boars Head watches over some of the highest tides in the world, reached via the Digby Neck ferry along the Evangeline Trail.
📍 Location & Directions
County: Digby
Region: Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Access: By Car
Scenic Route: Evangeline Trail
🗺️ Visitor Information
How to Access: By Car.
Condition: This light is still standing.
📸 Best Photo Spots
Golden Hour
Visit during sunrise or sunset for spectacular lighting on the lighthouse structure. The golden light reflecting off the water creates stunning photo opportunities.
Classic Angle
Position yourself with the ocean or body of water behind the lighthouse for the classic Nova Scotia lighthouse shot. Include the rugged coastline in your frame.
Storm Watching
On moody Atlantic days, capture dramatic waves crashing against the shore near the lighthouse. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the action.
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