Widdow's Walk

Lockeport Loop

Widdow's Walk

Lockeport, Nova Scotia B0T 1L0, Canada

Created By: Shelburne area chamber of commerce

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Located on Crest Street and offering views of Lockeport Harbour and Carter's Island Lighthouse. This structure is the replica of an architectural feature found on many 19th century homes along the coast, called a widow's walk. It was traditionally used as a viewing platform to watch for ships coming home to port, mainly used by the wives of sailors to scan the ocean horizon and hope for the safe return of their loved ones.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Lockeport Loop


 

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