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Located on the southwestern tip of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Cape Forchu Lighthouse stands atop a former glacial moraine overlooking Minas Basin, its construction began in 1846 and guided ships through hazardous waters until 1953.
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Is Cape Forchu Lighthouse near Dartmouth?
No, Cape Forchu is near Yarmouth at the southwestern end of Nova Scotia. It overlooks Yarmouth Harbour and the Bay of Fundy region, several hours by road from Dartmouth and Halifax.
Why is Cape Forchu called the apple-core lighthouse?
The current concrete tower narrows through its middle and flares near the top, creating an apple-core silhouette. This wind-resistant replacement tower entered service in 1962.
What happened to the original Cape Forchu Lighthouse?
The original light was first illuminated in 1840 and served for 122 years. It was demolished when the present tower replaced it, while its second-order Fresnel lens was preserved at the Yarmouth County Museum.
Was the movie The Lighthouse filmed at Cape Forchu?
Robert Eggers filmed parts of the 2019 movie around Cape Forchu, but the production constructed its own lighthouse set. The distinctive apple-core tower was not used as the film's fictional wooden lighthouse.
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