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Hendry Farm, NB |
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Description:
Established in 1875 on the northern shore of Washademoak Lake, the Hendry Farm Lighthouse once brought traffic through the tricky channel from Colwell’s Creek into Washademoak. The present 8.2-metre-high wooden tower, which was erected in 1896, was decommissioned in 1995.
In September of 2005, Senator Joseph Day, acting on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, participated in a ceremony marking the official transfer of the Hendry Farm Lighthouse to the Village of Cambridge-Narrows. "Today's announcement is an excellent example of how the Government of Canada and local grassroots organizations can work together to secure a bright future for these important structures," said Senator Day. "This ownership transfer gives the community a chance to take advantage of this important piece of our shared history, and to promote new opportunities, like the lighthouse's immense tourism potential." The farmer who owns the land surrounding the lighthouse has for years expressed his desire that the tower be moved, but no action has been taken.
Location: Located on the west side of Washademoak Lake near the Village of Cambridge-Narrows. Latitude: 45.7331 Longitude: -66.0489 For a larger map of Hendry Farm Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: From Route 715, between Central and Lower Cambridge turn south onto Hendry Farm Road. The lighthouse is located on farmland and there several cottages in the area, so parking and walking to the lighthouse is a good idea. The lighthouse is owned by the Village of Cambridge-Narrows. Grounds open, tower closed. Find the closest hotels to Hendry Farm Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in New Brunswick Canada |
