Cape Robert Lighthouse

🇨🇦Parry Sound, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape Robert Lighthouse

Also known as: lantern

Constructed in 1885, the Cape Robert lighthouse aids navigation in the complex waters of Georgian Bay near Parry Sound, Ontario. It was built to guide ships through narrow, island-filled channels and around submerged dangers. The establishment of this light responded to increased shipping traffic using Parry Sound and other Great Lakes ports. The structure has undergone updates to its lantern and power systems over the years. The Canadian Coast Guard currently maintains the operational light.

Why it matters: This light warns mariners of shoals and rocky outcrops near Cape Robert, a key navigational point for vessels entering or leaving Parry Sound.

Construction & History

Year Built
1885

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parry Sound(0.6 km)

Location

City
Parry Sound
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Latitude
45.3446°
Longitude
-80.0423°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Cape Robert Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Cape Robert Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Parry Sound at 0.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Bala (27.9 NM SE), Burks Falls (30.4 NM NE), Britt (33.6 NM NW), Penetanguishene (35 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Cape Robert Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Cape Robert 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 Cape Robert Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Cape Robert 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.

What is the Cape Robert lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Parry Sound, Canada. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.