- Type
- Navigational Aid or Lighthouse
- Designated
- 1990
Lighttower
In French: Phare de Random Head
Also known as Random Head Lighthouse
About Lighttower
Lighttower is the one Recognized Federal Heritage Building in Division No. 7, Subdivision L. Lighttower dates from 1894–1895. J.T. Nevill designed it.
The Lighttower at Random Head, is a modest, cast-iron tower with a red and white checkerboard paint scheme. Its profile is accentuated by the lantern capped with a prominent weathervane. The Lighttower is located on the summit of the largest island in the Motion Islands, a remote, sparsely populated section of Trinity Bay. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Lighttower · Open Government Licence – Canada · as published, word for word
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Finding Lighttower
Division No. 7, Subdivision L
To reach another historic place from here you will need more than a short walk.
Questions about Lighttower
Is Lighttower protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
What is Lighttower?
Lighttower: a federal heritage building, Recognized in 1990.
When was Lighttower built?
By its record, Lighttower dates from 1894–1895.
Can you visit Lighttower?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract) · Wikidata (CC0) for map points, other names and articles.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).