Middle Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Middle Island Lighthouse
The Middle Island Lighthouse was established in 1872 as a square pyramidal wood tower attached to a keeper's house. This structure, standing 15 meters tall, marked the southernmost point of Canadian territory in Lake Erie. Though it ceased operations in 1918, the lighthouse remained standing until it burned sometime after 1955. Today, only the stone foundation and a dilapidated wood shed remain of the original buildings. The island, now managed by Parks Canada as part of Point Pelee National Park, is located 11 km east of Middle Bass Island, Ohio.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's historical presence marks the southernmost point of Canada, serving as a geographic reference in the Great Lakes. Its existence also reflects early efforts to navigate the region's shipping lanes.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 15m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- stone, wood
Structure: square pyramidal wood tower attached to a keeper's house, burned sometime after 1955, but the stone foundation can be seen and a wood shed survives in poor condition
Location
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Sea Region
- Middle Island, located 11 km east of Middle Bass Island, Ohio, is the southernmost point of Canada. It is managed by Parks Canada as part of Point Pelee National Park.
- Latitude
- 41.6834°
- Longitude
- -82.6799°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1872
Significant events: Inactive since 1918, burned sometime after 1955
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lakeside marblehead(8.6 km)
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1076
اعثر على منارة Middle Island على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.