Quick Facts
History & Description
The Havre Boucher Rear Range Light stands on the southwest shore of Havre Boucher harbour on Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore. The tower standing today is a 30-foot square wooden structure painted white, serving as the rear element of a range-light pair that guides boats into the harbour.
Rear range lights have guided mariners into Havre Boucher since the mid-1800s, with earlier towers on the site dating back to 1842. The present tower was built in 1969 to replace an earlier one, and was fitted with a catadioptric lens and automated by 1973; by 1992 it carried an electric lantern showing a fixed green light, with full automation complete by 1993.
Reached via a short hike rather than directly by car, the rear range light is best understood together with its front partner along the Sunrise Trail. Together the two towers demonstrate the classic range-light technique of alignment that has guided Northumberland Strait mariners for well over a century.
📍 Location & Directions
County: Antigonish
Region: Northumberland Shore
Access: Requires Hike
Scenic Route: Sunrise Trail
🗺️ Visitor Information
How to Access: Requires Hike.
Condition: Yes
📸 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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