The Walton Lighthouse is the last original lighthouse in Hants County. It was built in 1873 by Timothy Parker at a cost of $620. It was once the brightest light on the Minas Basin in the upper Bay of Fundy. Over the years it guided ships into Walton port where they loaded cargoes of pulpwood, gypsum and barite. Walton Harbour was the busiest port in Nova Scotia in the 1950’s. The shipping declined in the 1970’s and the lighthouse was decommissioned. It was purchased by the Municipality of East Hants and declared a heritage property in 1992. It is currently maintained by the non-profit organization WADA, Walton and Area Development Association.

The lighthouse is open from May 15th - October 15th from 8am to 8 pm.

The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is only 1 hour from Halifax and 20 minutes from Truro. Step inside the centre and learn about the history of the Maitland/South Maitland area (as ship building and railway communities) and the tidal bore phenomenon. Also enjoy the view from our observation deck overlooking the powerful Shubenacadie River and/or our walking trail. Our trail is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy nature at its finest, maintained by Ducks Unlimited Canada, it offers a great look at marsh ecosystems and wildlife. We are also the only Visitor Information Centre in East Hants, so make sure to stop in - we can provide you with any information you need, locally or provincially.