Coppermine Point Lighthouse

R🇨🇦Unorganized North Algoma, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Coppermine Point Lighthouse

This square pyramidal frame tower, standing 9 meters tall, was built in 1910 and first lit that same year. It features a white exterior with red trim, with the lantern and gallery also painted red. Originally situated on a cape northwest of Batchawana Bay, it later moved to Hibbard Bay. Today, the lighthouse stands beside the Trans-Canada Highway (ON 17) north of Sault Sainte Marie. Though it ceased active service in the 1960s, the structure remains on private land and is accessible to the public, despite its deteriorating condition.

Why it matters: Its relocation from its original remote cape to a roadside attraction highlights the challenges in preserving historical structures and serves as a tangible link to the region's maritime past on Lake Superior.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
R
Light Color
Red

Construction & History

Year Built
1910

Significant events: Inactive since the 1960s, relocated to a restaurant and campground, businesses closed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(34.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-147

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim

Structure: square pyramidal frame tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim; lantern and gallery are red

Location

City
Unorganized North Algoma
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Originally located on a cape northwest of Batchawana Bay, it was later moved to Hibbard Bay and now stands beside the Trans-Canada Highway (ON 17) north of Sault Sainte Marie.
Latitude
47.0116°
Longitude
-84.7742°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Coppermine Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Coppermine Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Sault-Sainte-Marie at 35.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sault Sainte Marie (35.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Coppermine Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Coppermine Point 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 Coppermine Point Lighthouse?

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What is the Coppermine Point lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Unorganized North Algoma, 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.