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The Big Tignish Light is a lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was built in 1881 but was deactivated in 1997. The unused lighthouse began to fall into disrepair, but it was relocated to the Fisherman's Haven Community Park in 2009, where it was renovated and repainted.[1]

Big Tignish Light
The lighthouse in 2011
LocationPrince Edward Island
Canada
Coordinates46°56′45.9″N 63°59′39.6″W
Tower
Constructed1877 (first)
Constructionwooden tower
Height8.2 metres (27 ft)
Shapesquare truncated tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower with black horizontal band, red lantern and trim
OperatorTignish Shore Community Council.[1]
Light
First lit1881 (current)
Deactivated1997
Focal height10.7 metres (35 ft)

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References


  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Western Prince Edward Island". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved August 2, 2009.
  2. Big Tignish Light Lighthouse Friends






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