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Lighthouses

It’s not surprising that Nova Scotia has the largest number of lighthouses of any province in Canada given our thousands of kilometres of coastline. Lighthouses are a common sight along the seacoasts and remain an important symbol of the past, and beautifully highlight our picturesque coastal landscape. Some are open to the public while others can be observed by walking or cycling by.

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  • Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse
    • Lighthouse

    Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse

    Open seasonally (June, July, August, September)

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Gilbert’s Cove
    Read More The Google rating is 5
  • Port Medway Lighthouse Park
    • Gardens, Parks & Farms
    • Lighthouse

    Port Medway Lighthouse Park

    Open year-round

    South Shore, Port Medway
    Read More The Google rating is 4.6
  • Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park
    • Gardens, Parks & Farms
    • Lighthouse

    Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park

    Open year-round

    Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Cape St. Mary’s
    Read More The Google rating is 4.7
  • Fort Point Lighthouse Park
    • Gardens, Parks & Farms
    • Lighthouse

    Fort Point Lighthouse Park

    From June 1 to September 30

    South Shore, Liverpool
    Read More The Google rating is 4.5
  • Cape d’Or Coastal Park
    • Gardens, Parks & Farms
    • Lighthouse

    Cape d’Or Coastal Park

    Open year-round

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Advocate Harbour
    Read More The Google rating is 4.9
  • Cape Forchu Lighthouse
    • Lighthouse
    • Museum/Historic Site

    Cape Forchu Lighthouse

    Open year-round

    Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Cape Forchu
    Read More The Google rating is 4.8
  • Burntcoat Head Park
    • Gardens, Parks & Farms
    • Lighthouse

    Burntcoat Head Park

    Open seasonally (June, July, August, September, October)

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Noel
    Read More The Google rating is 4.8
  • Five Islands Lighthouse
    • Lighthouse

    Five Islands Lighthouse

    From May 9 to October 12

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Lower Five Islands
    Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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Top Lighthouses & Lighthouse Experiences

Peggy's Cove

Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse

  • Home to most photographed lighthouse in Canada
  • Charming fishing village with colourful houses, shops and galleries dotting the inlet
  • Must-visit attraction when visiting Nova Scotia
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Cape Forchu Lighthouse

Cape Forchu Lighthouse

  • The first “applecore” style lighthouse, located 11 km (7 mi) from Yarmouth
  • Visit the Lightkeeper’s House and explore history of the light
  • Guided tours are available, great place for a picnic and stroll
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A family having a picnic in the park next to the Fort Point Lighthouse in Liverpool Nova Scotia on a sunny warm summer day.

Fort Point Lighthouse

  • Built in 1855, this lighthouse is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in Nova Scotia
  • The lighthouse helped protect the harbour from privateers during the American Revolution
  • Today, you can visit the lighthouse and crank the foghorn and explore the grounds
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People walking with beverages in front of a red & white lighthouse

Heli-Picnic Island Escape

  • 2-hour helicopter tour of Halifax’s must-see sights and coastline
  • Exclusive access to Sambro Island, home to the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America
  • Sommelier-led tasting of Nova Scotia wines and picnic with local charcuterie, cheeses and chocolate
Heli-Picnic Island Escape

Visit a lighthouse in Nova Scotia

  • Discover the locations of over 60 publicly accessible lighthouse sites in Nova Scotia on the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society‘s map
  • Please ensure you only travel to lighthouse sites noted as being publicly accessible to visit and/or photograph.
  • Five museums and replica lighthouses are also included on the NSLPS lighthouse list.
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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse at sunrise
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