Name and Location

The Sydney Bar Lighthouse is an important aid to navigation located at 6Q4J+7G South Bar, NS, Canada, on the eastern coast of Nova Scotia.

Construction and History

The Sydney Bar Lighthouse was constructed in 1873, making it a mid-19th century structure. It has been automated since its construction and remains an active aid to navigation.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available about the lighthouse's architecture or materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a green light with a range of 8 nautical miles (14.8 kilometers). Its light characteristic is F, indicating that it displays a flashing pattern.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Sydney Bar Lighthouse has been automated since its construction in 1873. It remains an active aid to navigation and is not open to the public for visits or guided tours. Visitors can still observe the lighthouse from the surrounding area, but access to the tower itself is restricted.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands at the entrance to Sydney Harbour, offering a commanding view of the surrounding waters. On clear days, visitors can see as far as the nearby Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The surrounding environment is characterized by a mix of sandy beaches, pebble beds, and areas of exposed bedrock.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the lighthouse tower is not publicly available. The focal height is 9 meters (29.5 feet), which refers to the height at which the light source is positioned.

Further Information

NRCan (Natural Resources Canada) - CanVec 7.0