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Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Contrecœur, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 7 meters tall, stands on a square pyramidal concrete pier. It is painted orange with a black vertical stripe on the range line and features a lantern and gallery. First lit in 1903, the current structure replaced an earlier light that utilized the same pier. The tower's focal height is 10 meters, and it emits a continuous green light. Its geographic range extends to 10.4 nautical miles, guiding vessels along the specified range line. The lighthouse is situated on a marshy island within the Îles de Contrecoeur National Wildlife Area, northwest of Contrecoeur.

Why it matters: This range front light is critical for precise navigation on the St. Lawrence River, guiding ships through a specific channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1903

Significant events: original light structure replaced

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H2472
NGA No.
5308
ARLHS No.
CAN-1260

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe on the range line
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a square pyramidal concrete pier

Location

City
Contrecœur
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
marshy island in the Îles de Contrecoeur National Wildlife Area northwest of Contrecoeur
Latitude
45.8771°
Longitude
-73.2375°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Contrecoeur at 1.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (8 NM NNE), Verchères (8.1 NM SW), Sorel (11.5 NM NNE), Sorel-Tracy (11.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Contrecoeur-Verchères 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 Contrecoeur-Verchères Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Contrecoeur-Verchères 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.