- Type
- Navigational Aid or Lighthouse
- Designated
- 1990
Lighttower
In French: Phare de Green Island (Catalina)
Also known as Green Island Lighthouse
About Lighttower
Lighttower is the one Recognized Federal Heritage Building in Trinity Bay North. Lighttower went up in 1908–1909. The register names British manufacturers were responsible for the design and casting of tower components as its architects.
Green Island Lighthouse is a 10.4 metres (34 feet) tall octagonal, tapered, reinforced concrete-clad stone lighthouse. The lighthouse is also known as Catalina Lighthouse. It stands off the east coast of Newfoundland, on a wave-swept island on the southern approach to Catalina Harbour in Trinity Bay. There are four related building on the site that contribute to the heritage character of the lighthouse:(1) the 2003 dwelling/office; (2) the 1968 equipment building; (3) the 1968 storage building; and, (4) the winch house.
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
Trinity Bay North
It is a stop on its own: the next historic place is a longer trip.
Questions about Lighttower
Is Lighttower protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
Can you visit Lighttower?
You can see it from the street, while entry depends on its current use.
When was Lighttower built?
The register dates the construction of Lighttower to 1908–1909.
What is Lighttower?
In 1990 the federal government recognized Lighttower as a heritage building.
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).