Swift Point Lighthouse
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 Swift Point Lighthouse in May 2024 | |
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| Location | Saint John, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 45°16′57″N 66°07′17″W / 45.28241°N 66.12135°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1869  |
| Height | 13.9 m (46 ft) |
| Shape | square pyramid |
| Power source | solar energy |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 28.1 m (92 ft) |
| Characteristic |  Fl G 4s |
The Swift Point Lighthouse, also known as the Green Head Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in Saint John, New Brunswick. Located along the entrance of the Saint John River,[1] Swift Point Lighthouse was built along the river along with five other lighthouses in 1869. The lighthouse is owned and operated by the Canadian Coast Guard,[2] and is accessible through a dirt road measuring around 1 kilometre (0.62 mi).[3] The area is a frequented hiking and geocaching spot.[4]
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