Low Point Lighthouse

Low Point Lighthouse is a federal heritage building in Cape Breton with a white octagonal concrete tower topped by a red iron lantern room. The structure stands above Sydney Harbour and helps vessels navigate the entrance safely.

The structure began as a wooden tower built in 1832 to guide ships into the harbour. A major rebuilding in 1938 replaced the original wood with concrete and created the tower we see today.

The lantern room contains original Chance Brothers optics that guided mariners for generations, and locals see it as a symbol of the region's long fishing tradition.

The lighthouse sits at the eastern entrance of Sydney Harbour and is visible from the water and nearby shore paths. Visitors should know that coastal erosion affects the area and access may be limited at times.

The lighthouse sits on the edge of coastal erosion, making it a heritage structure that has required ongoing protection efforts since 2013. This struggle to preserve it has turned it into a symbol of keeping maritime history alive.

Location: Cape Breton

Inception: 1832

Address: 39 Lighthouse Road

GPS coordinates: 46.26669,-60.12547

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03