Port Bickerton Lighthouse — Attraction in Port Bickerton

A must-see in the Eastern Shore. This community-leaded lighthouse is a true gem for visiting. We fell in love with the attention, the story about how the local community restored the buildings, the diaries of old lighthouse's keepers, the displays with information of this and other lighthouses, in sum: a wonderful experience.

And if you like beaches, there is a trail (also maintained by the community) that conducts to a great beach!! What more do you want to desire for a single place??

Important: The community requests an entrance fee of $5 per person or $15 as a family for the whole season. This is a really few for all the information, emotions, and care that you will receive. Then. If you are a grateful person, don't miss to buy some of the amazing souvenirs made by local artisans; another way of expressing gratitude to all the people behind this...

Beautiful lighthouses and interpretive centre in Port Bickerton! Incredibly easy to access. Volunteers at the interpretive centre were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their lighthouse. Full tour inside, including a climb to the top of the light tower. The other lighthouse on the property is the currently active light, operated by the coast guard and inaccessible. There is a room that can be rented by the week, and clean bathrooms. Plenty of walking trails and a beautiful sandy beach. Inside, information on all of Nova Scotia's lighthouses, and a lovely gift shop featuring local artisans, including work from the artist in residence, who spends two weeks living on the property. Homemade fudge and refreshments also...

Spectacular views throughout, with some caveats. The narrow, difficult, gravel road up to the site is worth the white knuckled ride (make sure your vehicle's shocks are up for it). It would have been helpful to know that no staff would be there, nor were any buildings open, despite the website showing otherwise. The extremely steep drop-off would pose an immense danger to children, so I won't recommend it for kids. Bring your camera, and you'll capture...