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ColdspringHeadLighthouse

41 Lobster Cove Ln, Northport, NS B0L 1E0, Canada

Name and Location

The Coldspring Head Lighthouse is located in Northport, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Construction and History

Built in 1875, the Coldspring Head Lighthouse stands as a historic beacon that has guided mariners and travelers for over a century. It was constructed during the Third Great Wave of lighthouse building in Canada, which took place from 1859 to 1904.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is an impressive structure, standing at an impressive height of meters (approximately feet or yards). Its unique design features a distinctive octagonal shape with a square base and a conical roof.

Light and Navigation

Originally, the Coldspring Head Lighthouse used to guide ships safely through the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse was automated in , and its light source was replaced with . Today, the lighthouse is no longer operational as a navigational aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Coldspring Head Lighthouse via unknown. The lighthouse is open to the public during certain hours, and guided tours are available upon request.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its unique vantage point, the Coldspring Head Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, visitors can see for miles across the ocean, taking in the stunning scenery and wildlife of the area.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was originally used to guide ships through the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. It was automated in unknown and its light source was replaced with unknown. Today, the lighthouse is no longer operational as a navigational aid.

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Details

NameColdspringHeadLighthouse
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates45.9624185, -63.8651266
Year of construction1875
Events
Historic significancerecognizedasaculturalandarchitecturalimportance
Keeper stories
Stories[insertnumber]stories
Architectural styleoctagonalwithasquarebaseandconicalroof
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height[insertheight]meters(approximately[insertfeetoryards])
Landscape typeocean
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundinglandscape,including[insertnotablenaturalfeaturesorlandmarks]
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic]
Light range