Louisbourg Light

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Louisbourg, Nova Scotia

Built: 1923

Situated on the north side of the entrance to Louisbourg Harbour on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, this 17 meters (55 feet) tall concrete octagonal tower is the third lighthouse on the site. The first light operated from 1734 to 1758, but was heavily damaged by the British during their second siege of Louisbourg and was left to disintegrate. A second lighthouse was constructed in 1842 but was destroyed by fire in 1922. The foundation of the old light can be seen near the present tower.

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