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Located near the extreme southwest portion of Nova Scotia, on Canada’s East Coast, Cape Forchu is a forked tongue of land at the west entrance point into Yarmouth Harbour.   The island is surrounded by three bodies of water – Yarmouth Harbour, Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Fundy and separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. From the base of the light, there is a magnificent view of the Gulf of Maine to the west. It is connected with the mainland by a government breakwater built in 1873. [The breakwater was replaced by a causeway in 1948-1949]. Looking west, the Bay of Fundy waters can be seen. To the south is the Atlantic Ocean. In front is the Yarmouth Harbour with the town laying beyond.

To find the Light Station from the ferry terminal: Proceed up the hill to Main Street (first traffic lights), turn left , follow Main Street north to the third set of lights to Vancouver Street (you will see a gold horse monument) turn left at the lights, past the Hospital turn left on Highway 304, and remain on Highway 304 to take the scenic route to Cape Forchu.

To find the Light Station from Hwy 101 or Hwy 103: Turn into Yarmouth go west on Starrs Road to the end, turn right on Main Street, follow Main Street to Vancouver Street (you will see a gold horse monument) turn left at the lights, past the Hospital turn left on Highway 304, and remain on Highway 304 to Cape Forchu.
 

 
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