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Managing Organization:
East Hants Tourism Association
Telephone:
902-528-2315
Website: http://www.waltonlighthouse.com
Email: Jennifer.Robert@waltonlighthouse.com
Contact Address Information:
Minas Basin, Route 215
Walton
Nova Scotia,
B0N 2R0,
Canada
Notes:
This lighthouse was acquired by the Municipality of East Hants in 1991, and it was given Heritage Status in 1992. Tower Height: 20 Height of Focal Plane: 60 Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower with red trim.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1873 Date Present Tower Built: 1873 Date Deactivated: 1978 Current Use: Part of interpretation site. Open To Public? Yes. Directions:
From Route 101 or 102, follow Route 215 to Walton. In Walton, signs will direct you. The lighthouse is open from May 1 to October 15, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Entrance is by donation. Keepers: Timothy Parker (1873-1883), Archibald McNeil Parker (1883-1891), Burton Wheadon (1891-1901), Charles W. O'Brien (1901-1903), Lewis E. Burgess (1903-1911), Stephen Brown (1911-1921), Lewis E. Burgess (1921-1937), Harry Lake (1937-1962), Arthur Sanford (1962-1978).
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