Georges Island Lighthouse, NS, Canada

Georges Island Lighthouse, Halifax, NS, Canada

The lighthouse is located on the western side of Georges Island in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia.

The first lighthouse was built here in 1876. This was replaced by a new structure in 1903 which was destroyed in a fire in 1916.

Construction of the current lighthouse began in 1917, and it was lit in 1919. Note the keeper's cottage that remains standing.

The lighthouse was automated in 1972.

The lighthouse is located on the western side of Georges Island in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia.

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