Cape Tryon Light
| Location | Prince Edward Island, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46°32′02″N 63°30′22″W / 46.534°N 63.5061°WCoordinates: 46°32′02″N 63°30′22″W / 46.534°N 63.5061°W |
| Year first constructed | 1905 |
The Cape Tryon is a lighthouse on the western north coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada, located on Cousins Shore about 4 km (2.5 mi) west of the cape. The station was built in 1905 and it characterised as a white building with red trim; with the lantern painted red.[1]
The original Cape Tryon lighthouse was deactivated in 1969. A second lighthouse was built on Cape Tryon itself, opened in 1969, and is still active. It is located a few kilometres north of the village of French River.
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References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Eastern Prince Edward Island". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved August 7, 2009.