History
The Sambro Island Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America, built in 1758 at the entrance to Halifax Harbour. It has guided ships safely for more than two and a half centuries.
Landmark
Standing tall with its distinctive red and white stripes, the lighthouse is a symbol of maritime endurance and technological progress in navigation. It remains operational, maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Heritage
Though accessible mainly by boat, Sambro Island’s lighthouse is a national treasure representing Halifax’s long maritime legacy and the human effort behind safe ocean travel.
Location: 44.4742612, -63.6032117
Tags:
– Historic Significance: monument
– Name: Sambro Island Lighthouse
– Source: CanVec 6.0 – NRCan