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North Rustico Harbour Light

389 Harbourview Dr, New Glasgow, PE C0A 1N0, Canada

Name and Location

The North Rustico Harbour Light is located in New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The official name of the lighthouse is North Rustico Harbor, but it does not have a local nickname.

2. Construction and History

The construction era and year of the North Rustico Harbour Light are not specified. Standing at a height of 12 meters (39.4 feet) with a focal height not disclosed, this lighthouse was built to guide vessels safely into the harbor and warn them of potential hazards.

3. Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of the North Rustico Harbour Light.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is Iso, meaning it emits an intense flash every unknown seconds. The color of the light is yellow. The lighthouse continues to serve as an aid to navigation for mariners, guiding vessels safely into the harbor throughout its history.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse and explore its history and surroundings. The opening hours are [Insert opening hours], and the entrance fee is [Insert entrance fee]. Guided tours are available upon request, and limited facilities are available on site.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the North Rustico Harbour and the surrounding coastline. The light is situated in a picturesque harbor setting, surrounded by water and natural scenery.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or folklore are associated with the North Rustico Harbour Light.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, and its AIS or radar installation is not specified. It does not have any nautical chart references mentioned.

9. Further Information

Nearby attractions include the North Rustico Lighthouse Museum, which offers insight into the region's maritime history.

Details

NameNorth Rustico Harbour Light
CityNew Glasgow
CountryCanada
Coordinates46.4540527, -63.2915902
Eventsguiding vessels safely into the harbor throughout its history
Historic significanceimportant aid to navigation for mariners and a fascinating piece of maritime history
Tower height12
Access descriptionfollow the signs to Harbourview Drive in New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island
Accessibletrue
Landscape typepicturesque harbor setting, surrounded by water and natural scenery
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the North Rustico Harbour and the surrounding coastline
Guided tourstrue
FacilitiesLimited facilities available
Nearby attractionsNorth Rustico Lighthouse Museum
Light characteristicIso
Automatedtrue