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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Notes:
This lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and also serves as a tourist information kiosk for the town of Annapolis Royal. The town is the oldest in Canada; it was founded in 1605. Tower Height: 28 Height of Focal Plane: 30 Characteristic and Range: Fixed red, visible for 8 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower with red lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1889 Date Present Tower Built: 1889 Current Use: Active aid to navigation, information kiosk. Open To Public? Yes (lower part). Directions:
This lighthouse is easily accessible from Route 101. Take Route 8 into Annapolis Royal (it becomes St. George Street) and the lighthouse will be on your left. Keepers: Michael Riordan (1889- ?)
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