Point Prim Lighthouse

The current Point Prim Lighthouse is the fourth in a line of lighthouses built at Point Prim since 1804. It is located at the mouth of the Digby Gut, which connects the Bay of Fundy with the Annapolis Basin.[1][2] It is located approximately 8.5 km outside Digby.[3]

Point Prim Lighthouse
LocationMunicipality of the District of Digby, Canada
Coordinates44°41′27″N 65°47′11″W
Tower
Constructed1964 
Constructionconcrete 
Automated1984 
Height14 m (46 ft) 
Shapesquare 
Markingsred and white (tower), red (lantern) 
OperatorFriends of Point Prim (2011–) 
Heritageheritage lighthouse, Municipally Registered Property 
Fog signal3s. blast every 30s.
Light
Focal height25 m (82 ft) 
Range13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) 
CharacteristicIso W 6s 

Around the lighthouse is a small public park with trails and information boards about the history of the lighthouse and the geologic area. The park offers views of the Bay of Fundy and the Digby Gut. It is operated by The Friends of Point Prim and they have slowly gained support from local contributors who have donated two picnic tables and a donation box built by Robert Wilson, son of former light keeper Frank Wilson. They have also applied for a grant from Heritage Canada to help with repairs and upkeep of the lighthouse and surrounding parkland.[4] There is also a beautiful view, and interesting rock formations.[5]

See also

References
  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Western Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  2. "Point Prim Lighthouse". Lighthouse Friends. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. Riley, Jonathan (24 July 1012). "Prettying Up Point Prim". The Digby County Courier. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  5. "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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