English: The Cape George Lighthouse was built in 1861 and set on top of a wooden house, the first light was destroyed by fire in 1907. A second lighthouse and keeper’s homestead complete with a farm and a vegetable garden was constructed in 1908. The 1908 lighthouse was rebuilt in 1968 and it is this white, concrete octagonal structure and red octagonal lantern which stands on this site today. This lighthouse is one of the structural features on the Cape George route, also known locally as the "mini Cabot trail".

The current light, the third on the site, is 14m (45ft) high with a group flashing white (12s) electric light. The lighthouse stands on a high cliff above the strait, approximately 138m (404ft) above the bay and both Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island are visible with a clear horizon.

Location: End of point, west entrance to St. George's Bay Standing: This light is still standing. Operating: This light is operational Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated. Date Automated: Automated by 1993 Began: 1968 Year Lit: 1968 Structure Type: Octagonal concrete tower, white, red lantern Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1992) Tower Height: 13.7m (045ft) high. Light Height: 138m (404ft) above water level.

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