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Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse

Q green🇨🇦Dorval, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse

Established in 1915, the Dixie Range Rear lighthouse was a square pyramidal steel skeletal tower rising 26 meters. Mounted on a square concrete pier, its structure supported a lantern and gallery. This light guided eastbound vessels in Lac Saint-Louis, approximately 3.2 km west of Lachine, working in conjunction with a front light to mark a specific reach. Its light emitted quick green flashes. The tower was decommissioned in 2018 and demolished in July 2019, though its concrete pier remains.

Why it matters: The lighthouse, along with its front light, formed a navigational range critical for the safe passage of eastbound vessels through a busy section of the St. Lawrence River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
green
Raw Code
Q.G. 82

Construction & History

Year Built
1915

Significant events: Decommissioned in 2018, demolished in July 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sainte-catherine(5.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H2518.41
NGA No.
5703
ARLHS No.
CAN-1407

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete, steel

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

Location

City
Dorval
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Lac Saint-Louis, off Dorval, guiding eastbound vessels in a reach about 3.2 km west of Lachine
Latitude
45.4328°
Longitude
-73.7257°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Dixie Range Rear displays the characteristic Q 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 Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is DORVAL at 1.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include KAHNAWAKE (1.5 NM SSE), CHATEAUGUAY (3.5 NM SSW), Saint-Bernard (3.5 NM SSW), Saint-Pierre (4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dixie Range Rear 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 Dixie Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dixie Range Rear 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.