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More than 8,000 km of rugged coastline help account for the unique collection of lighthouses scattered around Nova Scotia. The allure of these structures is no mystery for they have served seafarers as beacons of comfort and home since the 1800s.

This handy guide features a selection of eighty of the most interesting and accessible lighthouses from Cape Forchu to Louisbourg. There is also a listing of lights which, though they can only be reached by boat, are visible from the rocky shores. Detailed directions will take you along the province's breathtaking coast to tiny island such as Isle Madame and brier island; through charming coastal villages such as Cape St. Marys and Peggy's Cove; and to the heart of historic towns such as Annapolis Royal and Louisbourg.

The lively, text, organized around the province's scenic trails, describes how lighthouses have evolved since the days of oil lamps and lighthouse keepers to automated structures, and gives insights and anecdotes about the history, and mystery of lights. It offers glimpses into why the lighthouse continues to be both a romantic and cultural symbol.

Authors Dave Stephens and Susan Randles are travel writers and educators. Their travel column appears regularly in The Daily News and they are authors of Romantic getaways in Atlantic Canada and Beyond.