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Estevan Point Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 15s🇨🇦Area C (Long Beach), CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Estevan Point Lighthouse

An octagonal concrete tower, 30.5 meters in height, began operation in 1910. The structure, which includes flying buttresses, a lantern, and a gallery, is colored white with a red lantern. Its focal height is 37.5 meters, and it provides a visibility range of 16.7 nautical miles. The light shows two white flashes at 15-second intervals. This station, situated on a headland within Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park, was fired upon by a Japanese submarine in June 1942. The original Fresnel lens and lantern were taken away in the 1980s and subsequently given to a museum.

Why it matters: Designated a heritage lighthouse in 2014, Estevan Point marks an important headland on Canada's Pacific shoreline. This location is unique as the only Canadian lighthouse site attacked by a Japanese submarine during World War II.

Background
Estevan Point Lighthouse is located on the headland of the same name in the Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(2) W 15s
Focal Height
37.5m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1910
Heritage Status
Heritage Lighthouse under HLPA (2014)

Significant events: Japanese submarine I-26 shelled the light station in June 1942, original 1st order Fresnel lens removed in the 1980s, original lantern (from Triangle Island) installed, lens and lantern donated to Sooke Region Museum in 2004, recognized as a heritage lighthouse under HLPA in 2014

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gold River(24.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G5224
NGA No.
14084
USCG No.
6-0850
ARLHS No.
CAN-173
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a red lantern
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with flying buttresses , lantern and gallery

Location

City
Area C (Long Beach)
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
a prominent headland about 30 km south of Nootka Light, surrounded by the Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park
Latitude
49.3829°
Longitude
-126.5441°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Estevan Point Lighthouse at night?+
Estevan Point displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Estevan Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Estevan Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Tofino at 28.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Ucluelet (48.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Estevan Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Estevan 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 Estevan Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Estevan 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.