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Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse

Oc White 4s🇨🇦Georgian Bay Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Brébeuf Range Front (Brébeuf Island)

Built in 1878, this square pyramidal wood tower stands 11 meters tall and was first lit that same year. Its focal height is 12 meters, and it displays an occulting white light that lasts 4 seconds. The tower, painted white with a red vertical stripe along the range line, is attached to a 1-story wood keeper's quarters. It was moved to its current location on Brébeuf Island in 1900. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The former range it marked has since been discontinued, but the light remains operational.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guided vessels into Waubaushene and Victoria Harbour, marking a critical range line in the waterways of Georgian Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc W 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1878

Significant events: relocated to this site in 1900, former range discontinued

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Penetanguishene(5.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-058

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story wood keeper's quarters

Location

City
Georgian Bay Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Brébeuf Island, a small island in the approaches to Waubaushene and Victoria Harbour, Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Latitude
44.8768°
Longitude
-79.8843°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Brébeuf Range Front displays the characteristic Oc White 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Penetanguishene at 6.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Midland (7.7 NM S), Victoria Harbour (9.1 NM SSE), Bala (14.2 NM ENE), Collingwood (27.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brébeuf Range Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.