Wood Islands Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Wood Islands, Canada
Wood Islands Lighthouse is a three-story tower with a white exterior and red iron lantern, connected to a keeper's residence at its base. The wooden structure overlooks Northumberland Strait and Wood Islands harbor from its elevated position.
Construction began in 1874 and the lighthouse started operations in 1876 to guide ships in the region. It served as a vital navigation point for vessels traveling through the strait for many decades.
The keeper's dwelling holds a 1950s period kitchen and the keeper's quarters, refurnished after a 1950 renovation. Exhibits cover lighthouse history, the Northumberland Ferries crossing to Caribou, Nova Scotia, and fishing in Wood Islands Harbour. The tower and residence are open as a museum.
The tower and keeper's residence stand in Wood Islands Provincial Park, on the southeastern shore of Prince Edward Island. The site is a short walk from the ferry terminal used by Northumberland Ferries. The lighthouse was moved 70 metres back from the water in 2009, so the tower now sits on firmer ground away from the eroding bank.
The entire structure was relocated inland in 2009 to protect it from advancing coastal erosion. This remarkable relocation demonstrates how engineers preserved a historic building facing natural threats.
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