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Name: Dover Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
West Dover, Nova Scotia, Canada

Location: South end of Callaghan Island, near Peggy's Cove, south coast of Nova Scotia.

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard

Tower Height: 27

Height of Focal Plane: 50

Characteristic and Range: Green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 5 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Triangular skeleton tower, red and white rectangular daymark.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1892: White, square wooden tower with a red iron lantern; dwelling attached; 31 feet tall.

Date Established: 1892

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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