Quick Facts
History & Description
The Guysborough (Harbour) Lighthouse stood near Peart Point on the west side of the entrance to Guysborough Harbour, where it opens onto Chedabucto Bay. The first lighthouse here, built in 1846, was a modest 20-foot structure carrying a lantern on a square white building.
That original 1846 tower was replaced in 1905 by a taller 35-foot square wooden building with a red roof, fitted with a fifth-order dioptric lens and a hand fog horn. Over time a red sector and fog signal were added, and the station was automated before being replaced by a round fibreglass tower in 1982.
Godfrey S. Peart served as an early keeper here in the 1850s, giving his name to the nearby point. Today no tower remains at the site, which is accessible only by boat along the Marine Drive, a quiet reminder of the many small harbour lights that have disappeared from Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.
📍 Location & Directions
County: Guysborough
Region: Eastern Shore
Access: By Boat
Scenic Route: Marine Drive
🗺️ Visitor Information
How to Access: By Boat.
Condition: This light is no longer 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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📍 Explore Eastern Shore
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