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 museum displays period rooms with maritime objects and traditional furnishings that reflect Prince Edward Island's fishing and navigation heritage. Visitors walk through spaces that capture how seafaring communities lived and worked.
You can climb the interior staircase to reach the observation deck at the top and enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront. The stairs are narrow and steep, so visitors should be prepared for a climb.
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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