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LighthouseofCanso

8XWP+R7 Canso, NS, Canada

Name and Location

The Lighthouse of Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada Located at 8XWP+R7, Canso, NS, Canada, this lighthouse stands tall on the eastern coast of Nova Scotia, providing a vital aid to navigation for mariners and ships passing through the area.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the specific date of construction or the era in which the lighthouse was built. However, it is likely that the lighthouse was constructed during the 19th or early 20th century, as Canso has a long history of maritime trade and fishing.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture style of the lighthouse is not specified, but given its location and historical context, it is likely to be a traditional wooden or stone structure with a characteristic tower shape.

Light and Navigation

Similarly, there is no information on the light pattern or range. The height of the lighthouse is also not available, nor is the focal height (the distance from the light source to the point where it appears to shine).

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, there is no information on whether the lighthouse is automated or manually operated. Additionally, public accessibility details are unavailable.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape or environment is not described in detail.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable photos or gallery mentions available for this lighthouse. No stories of former lighthouse keepers are available.

Technical and Operational Details

As there is no information on the current use of the lighthouse, it can be assumed that it may still function as a navigation aid or possibly serve as a museum or tourist attraction.

Further Information

No references or sources are provided for further reading on this lighthouse.

Details

NameLighthouseofCanso
CityCanso,NS
CountryCanada
Coordinates45.3470849, -61.0143747
Year of constructionunknown
Eventsnosignificanthistoricaleventsmentioned
Historic significancelonghistoryofmaritimetradeandfishing
Keeper storiesnostoriesofformerlighthousekeepersavailable
Storiesnostoriesavailable
Architectural styletraditionalwoodenorstonestructure
Architectunknown
Construction materialwoodorstone
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsunknown
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionundescribedlandscape
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown