Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Heritage lighthouse in Yarmouth District, Canada
The Cape Forchu Lighthouse rises 30 meters above the rocky shoreline, featuring a hexagonal design with white and red vertical stripes along its exterior walls.
Built in 1839 to guide vessels through the Bay of Fundy, the original structure was replaced in 1962 with the current tower in a distinctive hexagonal shape.
The lighthouse and its surrounding 19-acre grounds represent Nova Scotia's maritime traditions and serve as an educational center about naval navigation history.
Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds throughout the year and enjoy The Keeper's Kitchen restaurant with a gift shop from May through September.
In 2000, Cape Forchu became the first operational lighthouse in Canada to transfer from federal ownership to municipal management for just one dollar.
Location: Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
Inception: 1839
Website: http://capeforchu.com
GPS coordinates: 43.79412,-66.15531
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:49
Canadian lighthouses guide ships through coastal waters since the 19th century. These maritime structures stand at strategic points from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Each lighthouse serves a specific navigation function and documents the evolution of Canadian seafaring.
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