Private Lighthouses

There are 18 lighthouses and range lights that have been purchased by private individuals or community groups.  They are often located on private land and not accessible to the public.  Several of these Private Lighthouses have been converted to other functions, summer cottages, guest houses or small shops.  These are generally small range lights.

Haszard Point Front Range

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Built in 1889, the Haszard Point Front Range Light is 16.7m (54.7 ft) high.

It is a tall slim square tapered tower with unusual proportions due to the height being increased by 2.4m (7.9 ft) around 1948. It has a small square lantern. The navigation light shines through the window on the seaward side. The narrow plank lantern deck is supported by metal brackets and is surrounded by a metal railing.

Both Haszard Ranges have a unique paint scheme which allows them to contrast with the surrounding buildings. Three sides are painted the typical white while the seaward side is painted red with a wide black vertical daymark extending from the ground to the lantern deck. The window and door are within the daymark. They are topped by shed dormers.

Four strong guy wires that extend from below the lantern deck to the ground steady the Lighthouse from major movement during strong sea winds.

It is located in a private residential area near Kinlock.

Driving Directions:

Although this light is on private property, it can be viewed from a public road.

From Highway 1 in Stratford, just east of Charlottetown, turn south on Highway 1A (Georgetown Road). After 2.6 km (1.6 miles) turn right onto Keppoch Road, and you will see the Haszard Point Range Front Lighthouse on your left after 1km (0.6 miles). Note that Lighthouse Lane, which leads to the lighthouse, is private and visitors are not encouraged.

GPS Coordinates: 46 11 39.7N 63 04 25.2W

Technical Data
  • Status: Active
  • FHBRO Number: 90-116
  • LOL number: 991
  • Date Built: 1889
  • Electrification and De-staffing Dates: 1961
  • Nominal Range: 13 NAUTICAL MILES
  • Focal Height: 18.3m, 60'
  • Light: Fixed Yellow Light
  • Tower height: 17.3m, 56'7"
Historic Data

The range lights originally displayed fixed red lights until 1902, when they were changed to fixed white lights. The Haszard Point Range Lights currently show a fixed yellow light.

In 1934, the front range tower had a red diamond on its otherwise white seaward face, but today both towers have a red seaward face with a black vertical stripe.

Due to severe erosion, the range light was moved in 1902 and 1936. Because of constant erosion issues at this site, it is again very close to the edge of the cape.

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Lighthouse Keepers

1890-1893 - J.P. Wood

1893-1899 - George Wood

1900-1910 - Daniel McRae

1910-1961 - Edwin Stewart

Current Owners/ Operators:

Government of Canada. A petition for ownership under the Parks Canada Heritage Lighthouse Program has been filed.