Kidston Island Lighthouse

The Kidston Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Kidston Island, located in the Bras d'Or lakes, in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. The original lighthouse on Kidston Island was built in 1875.[3] The present lighthouse was built in 1912 and the two stood side by side for some time. The lighthouse can only be accessed by boat; a ferry operates during the summer months.[4]

Kidston Island Lighthouse
The lighthouse as seen from the mainland.
LocationKidston Island
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Coordinates46°05′53.3″N 60°44′31.3″W
Tower
Constructed1875 (first)
1912 (second)
Constructionwooden tower
Automated1960
Height14.5 metres (48 ft)
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, red balcony and lantern
OperatorVillage of Baddeck[1]
Light
First lit1959 (current)
Focal height13.5 metres (44 ft)
Range6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi)
CharacteristicFl G 12s.[2]

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  2. "Kidston Island Lighthouse Details". NSLPS. NSLPS. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  3. "Kidston Island Light". Lighthouse Explorer. Lighthouse Digest. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  4. "Kidston Island Lighthouse". NSLPS. NSLPS. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2012.


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