The lighthouse can only be viewed by private boat, the Chi Cheemaun car ferry or by tour boat out of Tobermory. Access to the island is restricted. Cove Island lighthouse has been marking safe passage through a perilous strait between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay for sailors since October 30, 1858. The first of the imperial lighthouses to be completed, it sits on Gig Point, the northeast tip of the island, about five miles from Tobermory's mainland harbour. Standing 90' above the water, it is 80' in height from its base to the centre of its light.
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One of the most dramatic structures on
the Bruce Coast, the Cove Island Lighthouse has been marking passage
between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay since 1858. This imperial tower
structure built by John Brown is similar in style to those at Point
Clark and Chantry Island. The tower, original house and fog plant,
a workshop, and keepers’ homes make up the lightstation today.
"Restoring Cove Island Lighthouse" - Excerpt from Ontario Sailor| Getting
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