Warren Cove Front Range Light

The Warren Cove Front Range Light is valued for its associations with the marine and navigational history of Charlottetown Harbour, for its contributions to the cultural landscape and its importance as a visual landmark.

In order to provide a safe passage for mariners into Charlottetown Harbour, several sets of range lights were established. The outer range lights, or Haszard Point Range Lights date from 1889 and were built in Kinlock, southeast of the entrance to Charlottetown Harbour, on farmland owned by former PEI Premier Hon. Francis L. Haszard (1849-1938). The inner range lights or Brighton range lights, were located on the east side of North River in Charlottetown. Further range lights were located at Warren Farm or Warren Cove on the west side of the Charlottetown Harbour to assist mariners navigate through Blockhouse Point and Sea Trout Point.

The Warren Farm Front Range Light was built in 1907 by M. Walsh to a Department of Marine and Transport design. In the early 1960s the Range Light was renamed Warren Cove Front Range Light. The light has been moved several times over the years. In 2008, the appearance of the Range Light was altered with the addition of Nailite siding. The flared cornice was changed to an angled cornice.

Lighthouse keepers responsible for the Warren Cove Range Lights have included: Alexander S. McNeil (1907-1912), C.E.H. Newson (1912-1921), and J.L. Doiron from 1921 to unknown date.

The Warren Cove Front Range Light continues to be an important visual and cultural landmark in its community.