- Type
- Navigational Aid or Lighthouse
- Designated
- 2006
Lighthouse
About Lighthouse
The federal government recognizes Lighthouse for its heritage, the only such building in Barrington. Its record dates Lighthouse to 1915–1916. Its design is credited to Department of Marine and Fisheries.
The Lighthouse, located on Cape Negro Island, Nova Scotia, is a tapered octagonal reinforced concrete structure with simple detailing and balanced proportions. Dominating a rugged open landscape, it is 12.8 metres high and is painted in the traditional Coast Guard red and white colour scheme. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Lighthouse · 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 Lighthouse
Barrington
Its nearest historic neighbours are too far for a short walk.
Questions about Lighthouse
When was Lighthouse built?
By its record, Lighthouse dates from 1915–1916.
Is Lighthouse protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
What is Lighthouse?
Lighthouse became a Recognized Federal Heritage Building in 2006.
Can you visit Lighthouse?
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).