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Cap à l'Est Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap à l'Est Lighthouse

Built in 1909, the Cap à l'Est lighthouse is an 8-meter tall, white cylindrical concrete tower topped with a red lantern room. Its light is positioned 17 meters above sea level, producing a single white flash every six seconds. This structure is located on a cape on the north bank of the Saguenay Fjord, approximately 5.2 kilometers by sea from Grande Anse. The site around the lighthouse is accessible to visitors, but the tower is not open for internal access. Most visitors arrive by watercraft.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a cape and provides a reference point for ships entering or transiting the Saguenay Fjord.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1909

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower, painted white; lantern is red

Location

City
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
A prominent cape on the north side of the Saguenay Fjord, within the parish municipality of Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, approximately 40 km east of Chicoutimi.
Latitude
48.3759°
Longitude
-70.7056°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Grande Anse(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H2142
NGA No.
3532
ARLHS No.
CAN-963
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap à l'Est Lighthouse at night?+
Cap à l'Est displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Cap à l'Est Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap à l'Est Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Grande Anse at 5.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Port-Alfred (7.5 NM WSW), Saguenay (14.6 NM W), Chicoutimi (14.8 NM WNW), Saint-Bruno-Lac-Saint-Jean (38.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap à l'Est Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap à l'Est 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 Cap à l'Est Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap à l'Est 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.