A Journey to Peter's Island Lighthouse

What a fantastic Sunday spent on Peter’s Island! 🌞🏝️ It was a perfect day for exploring, and it also gave me a whole new perspective on the challenges of lighthouse restoration. The Peter’s Island Lighthouse, active since 1850, is in need of repairs; however, the island’s remote location between Westport, Brier Island, and Freeport makes the logistics and transportation of materials a significant challenge.

A huge thank you to Sail² (Save a Lighthouse), whose dedication to preserving our maritime heritage is truly invaluable. Established in 2015, Sail² operates under the Islands Historical Society.  Sail² has been actively pursuing funding opportunities to support the restoration projects. Open to anyone passionate about history and preservation, the Sail² Subcommittee works tirelessly to ensure that these iconic lighthouses continue to stand as vibrant symbols of our maritime history for generations to come. The Peter's Island lighthouse was designated a heritage site in 2021 under Canada’s Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, acknowledging its historical significance. 

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Islands Historical Society was formed in 1986 to “preserve, protect and promote” the social history of Long and Brier Islands, Digby County, Nova Scotia. The Society is CRA registered charity # 892211244RR0001.

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