Guyon Island Lighthouse

Guyon Island Lighthouse Locator Map

GUYON ISLAND I - Light Details

• Location: West end of island, entrance to Forchu Bay
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Began: 1877
• Year Lit: 1877
• Structure Type: Square wood tower, white, red stripes, dwelling attached
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1943)
• Tower Height: 054ft feet high.
• Light Height: 074ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1883 - catatropic lens, revolving red (30s), 12m
• 1922 - 1943 - electric catatropic lens, group flashing white (20s)
• 1923 - diaphone fog signal established - 1937 - alteration of some form
• 1968 - elevation listed at 53 feet

GUYON ISLAND II - Light Details

• Location: West end of island, entrance to Forchu Bay
• Standing: This light is still standing.
• Operating: This light is operational
• Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1986
• Began: 1977
• Year Lit: 1977
• Structure Type: Octagonal white concrete tower
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1992)
  Tower Height: 042ft feet high.
• Light Height: 053ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1977 - replaced original tower
• 1992 - electric lantern, flashing white (20s), fog signal

Lightkeepers for Guyon Island Lighthouse

Ringer, Bill 1973 -1975