Quick Facts
History & Description
Little Narrows Lighthouse stood on Curlew Point at the east entrance to the narrows of the St. Patrick Channel on Cape Breton Island, part of the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive. The first light here went into service in 1881, a square wooden tower 35 feet tall painted white, displaying a fixed white light 40 feet above the water.
That wooden tower carried a catatropic lens from 1922 and was still in operation by 1930, marking the narrow passage for vessels moving through the Bras d'Or Lakes. After a century of service the original tower was replaced in 1982 by a round fibreglass tower without a lantern, a utilitarian successor that has itself since been removed.
No tower now stands at Little Narrows, and the light is no longer operating. Travellers on the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive pass close by the narrows, where the channel the light once guarded remains a well-used route between the lakes.
📍 Location & Directions
County: Victoria
Region: Cape Breton Island
Access: Requires Hike
Scenic Route: Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive
🗺️ Visitor Information
How to Access: Requires Hike.
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 Cape Breton Island
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