Berens Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Berens Island Lighthouse
The Berens Island Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation located in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada. It stands with a focal height of 6 meters and has a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site to experience the surrounding natural coastal environment, though direct entry into the lighthouse tower is not permitted to maintain its function. The lighthouse is situated a mere 0.4 kilometers from the port of Victoria, making it a nearby navigational marker.
Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in its operational vicinity.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 6m
- Geographic Range
- 8.9NM
Location
- City
- Esquimalt
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Sea Region
- Berens Island, Canada
- Latitude
- 48.4240°
- Longitude
- -123.3930°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Victoria(0.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G5312.4
- NGA No.
- 13712
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-032
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Berens Island Lighthouse is situated in Canada, actively guiding vessels through its waters. While specific details about its construction or early days are not available, its continued operation underscores its importance to maritime safety. The site around the lighthouse is open for visitors to explore the natural surroundings, offering a glimpse into the coastal environment it oversees. However, access to the tower itself is currently restricted, preserving its operational integrity.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Berens Island على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.