Fort Point Lighthouse Park The Google rating is 4.5

Fort Point Lighthouse is valued as a rare surviving example of pre-Confederation lighthouses, for the role it played in the history of Liverpool, and because the lighthouse and the site are integral to the historical character of the town.

It was built in 1855, the fourth oldest surviving Lighthouse in Nova Scotia and is open to visitors seasonally.

Since the 18th century, Fort Point hosted a signal station and during the American Revolution a fort with blockhouse was erected and armed with cannons to protect the harbour from Privateers.

The Park surrounding this Provincial Heritage Property is open year-round offering picnic tables, interpretive panels, gift shop and a beautiful view of Liverpool harbour and Coffin Island lighthouse.

One of the Lightkeeper’s duties was to operate a hand-cranked foghorn in reply to foghorn signals from incoming vessels as they entered into the harbour. A hand-cranked foghorn is still there today. You might want to give it a try.

Admission free.

Date Details/Hours of Operation

Open June-October