Charlottetown 
The Blockhouse Point Lighthouse, located in Rocky Point at the entrance of Charlottetown Harbour on Prince Edward Island, has been designated as a heritage lighthouse under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act.
The designation announced today by Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlights the lighthouse’s historical and architectural significance, as well as its ongoing role in maritime safety.
The lighthouse joins a list of 112 lighthouses across eight provinces recognized for their historical and architectural importance.
The Blockhouse Point Lighthouse, constructed in 1876, stands at 12.8 meters tall and features a square-tapered wooden tower with an attached two-storey lightkeeper’s residence.
Situated at the west entrance of Charlottetown Harbour, the lighthouse has played a crucial role in guiding ships through the Northumberland Strait for over a century. It was built during a period of significant economic growth in Prince Edward Island, supporting the development of Charlottetown as a key commercial hub.
Blockhouse Point Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in the province.
With this addition, 112 lighthouses across eight provinces are now protected under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. These include notable structures such as the Fisgard Lighthouse in British Columbia and the Point Amour Lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Act, enacted to safeguard lighthouses with substantial heritage value, ensures their preservation and continued operation.
The designation of heritage lighthouses is overseen by Environment and Climate Change Canada, based on recommendations from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
