Five Islands lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Five Islands, Nova Scotia.
The Five Islands lighthouse is a wooden structure with a distinctive pepperpot design, built to guide ships along the Bay of Fundy coast in Nova Scotia. The tower features the compact, rounded form typical of this architectural style used in Maritime Canada.
The lighthouse was built in 1913 and relocated multiple times over the decades due to ongoing coastal erosion threats. These moves reflect the constant challenge that shoreline structures faced in this area.
The local Mi'kmaq people have stories connected to the five islands visible nearby: Pinnacle, Egg, Long, Diamond, and Moose. These narratives remain part of how communities understand this stretch of coastline.
Public access is offered in the afternoons during July and August when guided tours are available through the preservation society. Check local information before visiting to confirm seasonal schedules and access conditions.
The structure was threatened so severely by erosion that it was relocated three times entirely rather than simply repaired or abandoned. This unusual approach demonstrates the extreme conditions at this coast and the determination to preserve the lighthouse.
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