Devils Island Light (Nova Scotia)

Devils Island East Light
Devils Island in 2010
LocationDevils Island
Nova Scotia
Canada
Coordinates44°34′51.4″N 63°27′30.5″W / 44.580944°N 63.458472°W / 44.580944; -63.458472
Tower
Constructionwooden tower
Automated1978
Height39 feet (12 m)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony, lantern removed in 1978
Markingswhite tower
OperatorCanadian Coast Guard
Light
First lit1852
Focal height52 feet (16 m)
Range13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 10s.

The Devils Island Light is a Nova Scotia lighthouse located at the eastern shore entrance to Halifax Harbour on Devils Island, Nova Scotia. First lit in 1852, it was succeeded by a second lighthouse in 1877 which survives today. The lighthouse has influenced regional folklore and remains an important community landmark although it is currently neglected and threatened.