Name and Location

Sawdust Road “Lighthouse” (unofficial name) is located at 72-326 Sawdust Road, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The coordinates are 45°16′56″ N, 66°07′16″ W.

Construction and History

The construction era of the structure is unknown, with no records in national lighthouse inventories. It is speculated to be from the mid-20th century. There is no official name or heritage listing appears in federal or provincial registries, and its history and design details are not documented in public sources.

Architecture and Materials

The building type is a single-tower “lighthouse��–style structure, possibly an aid to local guidance rather than open-sea navigation. The materials used appear to be wood-framed with weatherboard cladding and a small lantern room or enclosure at the top. The height of the structure is approximately 6-8 meters (est. from surrounding trees).

Light and Navigation

No listing in the Canadian Coast Guard’s “List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals” has been found. It is likely an unmanned, privately maintained structure serving local residents or a private facility rather than official marine traffic. The light characteristic, range, and power source have not been documented publicly.

Accessibility and Visiting

The site lies on private property and is not listed as a public attraction. There are no visitor facilities, tours, or interpretive signage. Access would require permission from the landowner.

Notable Views and Landscape

The structure is located on the north side of the Kennebecasis River estuary, in a lightly wooded, semi-rural area east of Saint John’s city center. The surrounding landscape comprises mixed forest and scattered residential properties along Sawdust Road, a lightly traveled local thoroughfare.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No published folklore or keeper stories are associated with this structure. Its unofficial “lighthouse” designation likely derives from its appearance rather than from any formal navigational role.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority is not identified in public records; presumed private ownership. The heritage status is not designated at the federal or provincial level. Automation is presumably fully automated (if still functional).

Further Information

• Nearby attractions include Reversing Falls Rapids Park, Rockwood Park, and Saint John Harbour and waterfront.