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Route 23 onto Route 1 -TransCanada Highway to Wood Islands Ferry |
Point
Prim Lighthouse
Location: Off Trans Canada Hwy.
Rte. 209
Point Prim lighthouse built in 1845 is 18.2 meters high and
Prince Edward Island's oldest lighthouse, it sits on a body
of land that juts out from the shore. It is also the only round
lighthouse on the island and you can climb 80 ft. above sea
level for a magnificent view from this unique, round, brick
structure. The walls are made of brick and are18” thick.
Years after the original construction the structure was sheathed
with wooded strapping and shingles, which you see today. The
lighthouse was fully automated in 1969. You can enjoy a guided
tour and see a historical maritime display including information
about the keepers at the lighthouse. If the tide is out, walk
among the rocks and see if you can find lumps of coal from a
shipwreck or take a photo of the seals sunbathing. Height 18.2
meters.
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