The first lighthouse was wooden structure, the first lighthouse on SW coast of Nova Scotia. In 1818 it was described as "so vilely constructed and ill lighted" it was a hazard. By 1832 it had been rebuilt, due inefficiency. This light was an octagonal wood tower with a metal lantern. The building was painted white, with 3 red bands. A large fog signal building also stood on the site. This tower burned in 1944 and was replaced by the current concrete tower.

Lighthouse Location: West point of island Lighthouse Structure: Octagonal concrete tower, white & red bands The lighthouse was built and first lit in 1944. Tower height: 060ft feet. Light height: 095ft feet. Light range: 17 miles. Light characteristic: Flashing White (1992).