Lighthouse Moved, Moved and Moved Again
By Sue Clark on Apr 29, 2008 in News 
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Highest Tides in the World One Factor
Situated at the end of Sand Point Beach in the Bay of Fundy at Minas Basin, Five Islands Lighthouse (Nova Scotia) Preservation Society is setting the stage for another move. The lighthouse, last moved in 1996 due to the “highest tides in the world,” is once again sitting perilously close to the edge. However, a bigger determining factor is its location on a private campground. The Society would like to see it moved to public land owned by Colchester County to guarantee future accessibility by the public to this pepper-pot style lighthouse.
Originally built in the winter of 1913/1914, the light was first moved back in 1952 and again in 1957. It was placed as far inland as the property allowed and remained there until 1996. Nearly all of the land was gone, the base of the light was washing away and the Coast Guard was trying to dispose of the light which had been deactivated in 1993. It was purchased by Colchester County in 1996.
“We Can Do It Again”
According to the story on The Chronicle Herald:
“It’s a big open field with a beautiful view of the islands,” says Gloria Lewis, president of the Five Islands Lighthouse Preservation Society. “And right now it’s not being used,” she said, referring to more than four hectares of land on Broderick Lane. “It also has great access to the beach.” Mrs. Lewis said one of her society’s members was involved in a previous move and says it can be done again. “It’s an important part of the community and its history,” she said. “Hopefully, if we[’ve] got to move it, it would be even more accessible and get even more visitors.”
Currently, there is no timetable for the project, as the talks are still in early stages, but at least one Colchester County Councillor, Doug Cooke, representing Five Islands is agreeable. “I’m certainly in favor of this,” he reportedly told fellow councillors.
Photo Credit: Five Islands Lighthouse from Community Webshots.
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