Pointe-au-Pic Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pointe-au-Pic Lighthouse
The Pointe-au-Pic lighthouse was first illuminated in 1882. This structure is a square cylindrical skeletal tower standing 18.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 19.5 meters above the water. It is situated on the pier of the Manoir Richelieu hotel, approximately 1.5 kilometers south of La Malbaie. The lighthouse emits a red flash every six seconds, with a geographic range of 13 nautical miles. Its history began with a lantern on the pier's passenger station, evolving over time to its current operational status.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant due to its direct association with the Manoir Richelieu hotel and its pier, supporting maritime access for this popular resort and recreational boating in the region.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
- Focal Height
- 19.5m
- Geographic Range
- 13NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1882
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pointe au Pic(0.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1250
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower
Location
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- on the pier of the Manoir Richelieu hotel, a popular resort, about 1.5 km south of La Malbaie (Murray Bay)
- Latitude
- 47.6238°
- Longitude
- -70.1389°
Nearby Vessels
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.