- Type
- Navigational Aid or Lighthouse
- Designated
- 1991
Lighttower
About Lighttower
The federal government recognizes Lighttower for its heritage, the only such building in Inverness. Lighttower went up in 1902–1903. The register names Engineering Branch, Department of Marine and Fisheries as its architects.
The Lighttower at Henry Island is situated on an island promontory close to Port Hood, on the west coast of Cape Breton. It is a medium-height, wooden tower with a cast-iron lantern. The classical detail and elegant proportions of this tapered octagonal tower contribute to its striking appearance. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Lighttower · Open Government Licence – Canada · in the register’s words, not edited
Federal heritage buildings are Classified or Recognized; this one is Recognized.
Finding Lighttower
Inverness
It stands apart from the town’s other historic places.
Questions about Lighttower
When was Lighttower built?
The record of Lighttower gives 1902–1903.
Is Lighttower protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
Can you visit Lighttower?
The outside is easy to see; inside, it depends on the owner’s rules.
What is Lighttower?
Since 1991, Lighttower has been a Recognized Federal 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).