Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Sandy Point ...

01/16/04 11:15 PM

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Name: Sandy Point Light (NS)

Also known as: Sand Spit Light

Nearest Town or City:
Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada

Location: East side of Shelburne Harbour.

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Photo: Jeremy D'Entremont

Managing Organization:
Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre

Telephone: 902-875-2229

Contact Address Information:
1586 Sandy Point Road
Shelburne
Nova Scotia,

Notes:
Sandy Point Lighthouse Park and a building on the site are used for community events such as flea markets, lobster suppers and bingo. There are a small beach and picnic tables. The lighthouse is just offshore from the park.

Description of Tower: White, square pyranidal tower with red lantern, on concrete foundation.

This light is not operational

Earlier Towers?
1873: Lantern on roof of keeper's dwelling.

Date Established: 1873

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Open To Public? Nearby park only.

Directions:
In Shelburne drive six miles (10 km) south on the Lighthouse Route to Sandy Point. The Sandy Point Lighthouse Park is on your right; there is free parking. At low tide it is possible to walk out to the lighthouse.