Belle Isle Northeast Light

Belle Isle Northeast Light is a white cylindrical iron tower topped with a red lantern, standing at the northeastern edge of the island. The structure features a dodecagonal shape reinforced by six flying buttresses.

The lighthouse was built in 1905 when Newfoundland was not yet part of Canada. It belongs to a series of nine buttressed towers designed to ensure safe passage through the strait for shipping traffic.

The lighthouse represents maritime architectural innovation in Canada, earning federal heritage status in 1989 for its structural design and historical significance to navigation.

The tower sits on a rocky outcrop and requires some effort to reach from the main island. Visitors can hear active signals during periods of reduced visibility, which confirm the lighthouse is operating.

The structure was designed by engineer William P. Anderson and represents one of the few buttressed lighthouses on the North Atlantic coast. This constructional feature was unusual for towers of that era.

Location: Newfoundland and Labrador

Inception: 1905

Height: 27 m

GPS coordinates: 52.00972,-55.28225

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02