Walton Harbour Lighthouse — Attraction in Walton

Wonderful lighthouse and the view was beautiful with the low tide and sunset. For the first time of a several visits there the lighthouse was actually open! I had no idea that you could go up to the top!

I was very fortunate to have a "local" lighthouse volunteer arrive and completed the 3rd floor for me to happily take pictures from the top from my camera. How kind and thoughtful! I/we had no idea that the provincial/federal funding for this gem was extremely limited. They rely on volunteers to maintain and open & close the lighthouse daily during season, as well as run the gift shop which helps give much needed funds to help run and maintain it. Thank you volunteers for all your hard work! Very much appreciated. I am from Manitoba and was visiting friends in the...

During an unexpected visit, having already explored the other sites on our itinerary, we discovered a charming lighthouse in a village that historically quarried gypsum for plaster of Paris and barite, or barium sulphate, used in X-ray and CT imaging. We had the pleasure of meeting William R. Thompson, who provided us with a wealth of information during a one-hour conversation. He works at the lighthouse and is definitely worth the detour. If you listen to his wisdom at the top of the lighthouse, he will eventually present you with a certificate of...

Another adorable lighthouse on Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy. From May to October you can go to the top of the lighthouse and take in some amazing views. Pleasant little picnic area and walking trails nearby. Had road signage directing you to the site been more clear, this review would have 5 stars. We drove right on past without even realizing it. Also, the road leading up to the lighthouse is in terrible shape, but to be expected in the country. With just over an hour's drive from Halifax, it makes for a lovely...