Cap Chat Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cap Chat Lighthouse
The Cap Chat lighthouse stands about three miles west of the town of Cap-Chat, Quebec. Its current cylindrical wood tower, built in 1909, replaced an earlier structure first lit in 1871. The tower is painted white and features a bright red lantern and gallery. It stands 13.5 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 41.5 meters. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 17.3 nautical miles. Although deactivated in 2007, the light was later relit. The site, including the former keeper's house, now operates as a resort, though the tower itself is closed to visitors.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is notable for its adaptive reuse as a resort and spa, with overnight accommodations available in the former keeper's house. Its distinct square cylindrical wood tower also offers architectural interest.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 41.5m
- Geographic Range
- 17.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1909
- First Lit
- 1871
Significant events: Deactivated in 2007, subsequently relit
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with a bright red lantern and gallery
- Material
- wood
Structure: square cylindrical wood tower
Location
- City
- Cap-Chat
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- Located about 3 miles west of Cap-Chat, off QC 132
- Latitude
- 49.0890°
- Longitude
- -66.7413°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Les Mechins(10.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H1860
- NGA No.
- 6832
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-089
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