Cameron Island Lighthouse

Cameron Island Lighthouse Locator Map


CAMERON ISLAND - Light Details

  • Location: On northeast end of island, Bras d'Or Lakes
  • Standing: This light is still standing.
  • Operating: This light is operational
  • Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated.
  • Date Automated: Automated by 1993
  • Began: 1977
  • Year Lit: 1977
  • Structure Type: Square wood tower, white
  • Light Characteristic: Flashing Green (1992)
  • Tower Height: 024ft feet high.
  • Light Height: 030ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

  • 1985 - alteration of some form
  • 1992 - flashing green (4s), electric lantern, seasonal (May-Dec)

Highlights

  • County: Victoria
  • Region: Cape Breton Island
  • Body of Water: West Bay
  • Scenic Drive: Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive
  • Site Access: By Boat
  • Characteristic: Flashing Green (1992)
  • Tower Height: 024 ft
  • Height Above Water: 030 ft
  • Latitude: 45~48~51.0
  • Longitude: 61~00~25.3
  • Off Shore: Yes
  • Still Standing: Yes
  • Still Operating: No

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C/O Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water Street
Halifax NS, Canada B3J 1S3