Quick Facts
History & Description
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The lighthouse is a wooden structure, 15 feet square at the base and 20 feet in height to the floor on the top deck, upon which the lantern sits. The lantern is 8 feet in height, containing the light, elevated 60 feet above high water. The walls of the interior on the lower floor are finished with plaster, on the second floor the walls are sheathed with wood.
The present lighthouse was built in 1873 by Timothy Parker, at a cost of $620.00. It is the only surviving lighthouse in Hants County. It was once the brightest lighthouse on the upper Bay of Fundy, guiding seagoing ships into the port of Walton.Here they loaded cargoes of pulpwood, gypsum and barite before setting out for ports along the eastern seaboard of the United States.
📍 Location & Directions
County: Hants
Region: Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Access: By Car
Scenic Route: Glooscap 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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📍 Explore Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
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