Point Clark Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Point Clark Lighthouse
The Point Clark Lighthouse, constructed in 1859, is a cylindrical stone structure measuring 26.5 meters in height. Located on Lake Huron's eastern shore, its exterior is painted white, topped by a red lantern room. The light produces a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. This building, originally part of the Imperial Towers network, underwent substantial repair work from 2010 to 2015 due to deteriorating stone. The adjacent keeper's dwelling is now a museum run by the Township of Huron-Kinloss.
Why it matters: Recognized as a National Historic Site in 1967, the Point Clark Lighthouse showcases 19th-century engineering and architectural styles relevant to Great Lakes maritime navigation.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 28.5m
- Geographic Range
- 15NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1859
- Heritage Status
- National Historic Site 1967
Significant events: 150th anniversary celebrated August 2009, Federal government granted $495,000 for stonework restoration April 2010, Exterior wall found crumbling August 2010, Parks Canada awarded $622,000 contract for complete restoration July 2011, Work stopped October 2011 due to worse condition, Work announced to resume January 2012, Work stopped June 2012 due to safety concerns, New contract awarded for complete restoration Summer 2013, Restoration completed Spring 2015 at $3.7 million, Tower reopened June 27, 2015, Ontario Trillium Foundation granted $117,100 to upgrade museum 2022
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Goderich(19.7 km)
- USCG No.
- 7-12670
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-388
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 26.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- stone
Structure: round limestone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern is red
Location
- City
- Huron-Kinloss
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Sea Region
- Lake Huron
- Latitude
- 44.0728°
- Longitude
- -81.7573°
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