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Swift Point Light

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The Swift Point Lighthouse, also known as the Green Head Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in Saint John, New Brunswick. Located along the entrance of the Saint John River, Swift Point Lighthouse was built along the river along with five other lighthouses in 1869. The lighthouse is owned and operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, and is accessible through a dirt road measuring around 1 kilometre (0.62 mi). The area is a frequented hiking and geocaching spot.

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Saint John, NB

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Places to eat and drink

  • House of Chan 2300 m · 30 min walk
  • McDonald's 2360 m · 31 min walk Burger
  • Wendy's 2440 m · 32 min walk Burger
  • Tim Hortons 2450 m · 32 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Saint John Marina Restaurant 2600 m · 34 min walk
  • Pizza Shack 2670 m · 35 min walk Pizza
  • AJ's Family Restaurant 3210 m · 42 min walk
  • Sampan Chinese 3210 m · 42 min walk Chinese
  • Tim Hortons 3220 m · 42 min walk Coffee Shop
  • The Zesty Lemon 3250 m · 42 min walk
  • Fairville Shooters 3260 m · 42 min walk
  • China Coast 3280 m · 43 min walk Asian

Places to stay

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