The North Rustico Harbour Light is an active lighthouse on the central north coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The station was established in 1876 and the lighthouse itself was built in 1899.[1] It is still active, and has a focal plane of 12.5 m (41 ft); and a yellow light, 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off. The tower itself is 10 m (34 ft) high with a square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery.

North Rustico Harbour Light

Location	North Rustico Prince Edward Island Canada
Coordinates	46°27′19.2″N 63°17′31.1″W
Tower
Constructed	1876 (first)
Construction	wooden tower
Automated	1960
Height	10 metres (33 ft)
Shape	square tower with lantern and gallery attached to keeper's house
Operator	North Rustico Lighthouse
Heritage	recognized federal heritage building of Canada, designated heritage place
Light
First lit	1899 (current)
Focal height	12.5 metres (41 ft)
Range	13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristic	Iso Y 10s.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Prince Edward Island
• List of lighthouses in Canada

References

External links

• North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse Marinas.com
• North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse Lighthouse Friends
• Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard

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