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East Point Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇨🇦Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About East Point Lighthouse

Also known as: East Point (Saturna Island)

The East Point Lighthouse is a square steel skeletal tower, painted red, standing 14 meters tall. Its light is positioned 37 meters above the water, casting a white flash every 15 seconds and visible for 16.6 nautical miles. The station was established in 1888, with the original lighthouse a 19-meter wooden structure. The current tower and light were constructed in 1948, replacing the earlier building. A keeper's house was added in 1960, and ownership of the station transferred to Parks Canada in 2006. The lighthouse is located at the eastern end of Saturna Island, marking the northern entrance to Boundary Pass from the Strait of Georgia.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation through the northern entrance of Boundary Pass and warns mariners of nearby shoals with its continuous red light. As part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, the site is accessible to the public.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Significant events: Station established 1888, original lighthouse built as a 19m square wood tower attached to a keeper's house, current light and tower constructed 1948, modern keeper's house built 1960, ownership transferred to Parks Canada 2006.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lyall Harbor(6.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-448

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: square steel skeletal tower, painted red

Location

City
Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Located at the eastern end of Saturna Island, it marks the northern entrance to Boundary Pass from the Strait of Georgia.
Latitude
48.7830°
Longitude
-123.0463°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify East Point Lighthouse at night?+
East Point displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 East Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
East Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mengkofen at 4.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Lyall Harbor (6.2 NM W), EASTSOUND (7 NM SE), ORCAS ISLAND (9.9 NM SSE), ROSARIO (10.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is East Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, East 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.
What shipping routes pass near East Point Lighthouse?+
East Point Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near East Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near East Point 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.