Cow Head Light, Municipal heritage lighthouse in Cow Head, Canada
Description
Cow Head Light is a two-story steel lighthouse with a cylindrical tower and white cupola, standing on a promontory of the Cow Head peninsula. The structure sits within the natural hollow of the headland and overlooks the harbor entrance.
History
Built in 1909, the structure guided ships safely into the harbor for approximately 70 years before electronic aids took over. By 1979, battery-operated harbor buoys replaced its navigational function entirely.
Culture
The lighthouse grounds became a central meeting point where local families gathered for picnics after church services during summer months.
Practical
A loop trail of about 1.5 kilometers connects the site to an amphitheater near the communications tower in Cow Head. The path is easy to walk and provides views of the surrounding coastline along the way.
Did you know?
The tower retains original construction details from its era, including steel-plate walls, a wooden cupola, and an upper-level balcony with attachment guide wires still visible. These elements reflect early twentieth-century maritime engineering practices.
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