Grenadier Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Grenadier Island Lighthouse
Located in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, this lighthouse aids navigation through intricate Canadian channels. Its light flashes white once every four seconds, visible for a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The structure stands 17 meters above the water, guiding vessels through a complex area known for its numerous islands and sometimes challenging waterways. It serves both commercial shipping and recreational boaters in this busy international waterway. The lighthouse remains operational, contributing to maritime safety in a historically significant and naturally beautiful stretch of the river.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the complex channels of the Thousand Islands section of the St. Lawrence River, helping prevent groundings and collisions in an area frequented by both commercial cargo ships and numerous pleasure craft.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 17m
- Geographic Range
- 12.4NM
Location
- City
- Leeds and the Thousand Islands
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Sea Region
- Grenadier Island, Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, Canada
- Latitude
- 44.3829°
- Longitude
- -75.9050°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Grenadier Island Lighthouse helps mariners navigate the intricate channels of the St. Lawrence River, specifically through the picturesque Thousand Islands archipelago. This region, known for its countless small islands and sometimes challenging waterways, relies on aids to navigation like this light to ensure safe passage for both commercial vessels and recreational boaters. While specific historical details about its construction or early years are not provided in the available records, its continued operation with a white flash every four seconds underscores its enduring role in Canadian waters. Today, the lighthouse remains an active and vital part of the navigational network, guiding ships through a historically significant and naturally beautiful stretch of the river. Visitors to the Thousand Islands often spot the light, a quiet reminder of the ongoing need for maritime safety in this busy international waterway. Its presence contributes to the unique character of the Thousand Islands, a popular destination for boating and tourism.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lansdowne(4.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H2840
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-818
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