Brighton Beach Range Lights, Leading lights in Charlottetown, Canada.
The Brighton Beach Range Lights consist of a white square front tower and a hexagonal back tower positioned to guide ships through Hillsborough Bay. The two structures sit about 398 meters apart and work together as a navigation aid for vessels entering the bay.
The navigation system began in 1890 with red fixed lights mounted on masts to mark the shipping channel. In 1892 the lights were relocated to skeleton towers, which provided better visibility for ships navigating the bay.
These range lights mark an important part of Prince Edward Island's maritime story and show how the coast became safer over time. Visitors can observe these signs of the island's seafaring past from several viewing points.
The lights can be viewed from Queen Elizabeth Drive in Charlottetown, where there are good vantage points along the road. Bring binoculars or a camera to see the towers clearly from the viewing areas.
The rear tower contains the only spiral staircase found in a lighthouse on Prince Edward Island and was built in a distinctive octagonal apple-core style. This unusual design is a rare feature among the lighthouses of the region.
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