Quick Facts
History & Description
The Spry Bay Rear Range Light was the taller of the two 1916 range lights at Spry Bay, standing roughly 48 feet high. It was a pyramidal skeleton tower painted black with a white upper section, set behind the front tower so the two aligned to mark the channel into the bay. Like its companion, it is no longer standing and was replaced by a sector light in 1988.
The rear tower carried a catadioptric lens from 1922 and was listed in operation through 1960 to 1965 before being phased out. Together the Spry Bay range lights served the small-boat traffic and fishing fleet of the Eastern Shore for more than seventy years. Today the Marine Drive passes through Spry Bay on its way between Sheet Harbour and Tangier, a stretch known for its rugged granite shoreline.
📍 Location & Directions
County: HRM
Region: Eastern Shore
Access: Requires Hike
Scenic Route: Marine 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 Eastern Shore
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