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DigbyLighthouse

680 Shore Rd, Digby, NS B0V 1A0, Canada

Name and Location

The Digby Lighthouse is a prominent maritime landmark located at 680 Shore Rd, Digby, NS B0V 1A0, Canada.

Construction and History

The construction date of the Digby Lighthouse is not specified. However, its architectural style suggests a late 19th-century or early 20th-century origin. The lighthouse was built to serve as a guiding light for ships navigating the treacherous waters of the Bay of Fundy.

Architecture and Materials

The exact height and focal height (the distance from the light source to the water level) of the Digby Lighthouse are unknown. Additionally, its construction materials and architectural style remain unrecorded, leaving the exact design and features of the lighthouse unclear.

Light and Navigation

While information on the light range and characteristic pattern is unavailable, it can be speculated that the Digby Lighthouse was originally equipped with a manual or automated light system to aid navigation. The current status of the lighthouse as a non-functional beacon is also unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Digby Lighthouse through its address: 680 Shore Rd, Digby, NS B0V 1A0, Canada. The surrounding landscape and environment are characterized by the coastal town of Digby, with its rich maritime history and natural beauty.

Notable Views and Landscape

The nearby Victoria Beach offers a scenic spot to enjoy the views. The coastal town of Digby, where the lighthouse is located, has a rich maritime history and natural beauty.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no significant historical events or notable anecdotes are recorded for this lighthouse. Local folklore and stories about former lighthouse keepers also remain unknown.

Technical and Operational Details

The technical and operational details of the Digby Lighthouse, including its light range and characteristic pattern, are currently unavailable.

Further Information

For further reading on the Digby Lighthouse and other maritime landmarks in Nova Scotia, please consult the following sources: [NRCan-CanVec-10.0] and [Wikipedia link: "Digby Lighthouse"].

Details

NameDigbyLighthouse
CityDigby,NovaScotia
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.6607949, -65.7570673
Year of constructionlate19th-centuryorearly20th-century
Eventsnonerecorded
Historic significanceasanavigationaidandlocalattraction
Keeper storiesunknown
Storiesnonespecified
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsnonespecified
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptioncoastaltownofDigby,withitsrichmaritimehistoryandnaturalbeauty
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown