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Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇨🇦Hamilton, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse

Also known as: Burlington Canal South Pier (Burlington Canal Range Front)

A square pyramidal concrete tower stands at the end of the south pier, marking the entrance to the Burlington Canal. Built in 1909, this structure replaced an earlier lighthouse established in 1842. The tower, which is 13 meters high, is painted white with a green band encircling its upper section. Its light emits a green occulting flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse sits on a square concrete base and features a gallery.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for guiding commercial and recreational traffic through the Burlington Canal's narrow entrance, ensuring safe access to the ports of Hamilton and Burlington.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
14.5m
Geographic Range
11.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1909
First Lit
1842

Significant events: Original lighthouse replaced in 1909, Repainted white with a green band at the top

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamilton(0.9 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a green band at the top
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal concrete tower with gallery, rising from a square concrete base

Location

City
Hamilton
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
at the end of the south pier at the entrance to the Burlington Canal, a shortcut through a barrier spit that provides access to the protected harbor of Burlington and Hamilton at the west end of Lake Ontario
Latitude
43.2986°
Longitude
-79.7963°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Burlington Canal South Pier displays the characteristic Oc Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamilton at 3.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Stoney Creek (6 NM SE), FIFTY POINT (8.8 NM ESE), Oakville (9.9 NM NE), FORAN'S MARINE (12.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Burlington Canal South Pier 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 Burlington Canal South Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Burlington Canal South Pier 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.