Louisbourg Lighthouse, Federal heritage lighthouse in Cape Breton, Canada
The concrete octagonal tower rises 17 meters above the coastline, featuring a white exterior with a focal height of 32 meters above sea level.
The first lighthouse on this site, constructed in 1734, marked the beginning of lighthouse operations in Canada and guided ships into Louisbourg Harbour.
The lighthouse location served as a strategic gun battery position during the Siege of 1745 and the Final Siege of Louisbourg in 1758.
The lighthouse operates automatically since 1990, producing a characteristic flash every 15 seconds visible for 16 nautical miles across the Atlantic waters.
The current structure, built in 1923, represents the fourth iteration of lighthouses on this site, with foundations of previous structures still visible nearby.
Location: Cape Breton
Inception: 1734
Height: 17 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 45.90661,-59.95846
Latest update: May 20, 2025 11:13
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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