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Fiddle Reef Lighthouse

🇨🇦Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fiddle Reef Lighthouse

Established in 1978, Fiddle Reef Lighthouse is a cylindrical white fiberglass tower standing 5 meters tall. It is centered on a square stone pier, with its light positioned 7 meters above sea level. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. It is located near Juan de Fuca Electoral Area in British Columbia, with Victoria being the nearest port 4.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Fiddle Reef Lighthouse warns vessels away from the submerged dangers of the reef. Its modern design on a stone pier provides an enduring structure for coastal navigation.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1978

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone, fiberglass

Structure: round white fiberglass tower, centered on a square stone pier

Location

City
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Fiddle Reef in Canada
Latitude
48.4293°
Longitude
-123.2842°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Victoria(4.5 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-175
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fiddle Reef Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fiddle Reef Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Victoria at 3.9 NM to the W. Other ports served include Esquimalt (5.8 NM W), Brentwood Bay (11.5 NM NW), Bamberton (11.8 NM NW), ROCHE HARBOR (12.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fiddle Reef Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fiddle Reef 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 Fiddle Reef Lighthouse?+
Fiddle Reef 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 Fiddle Reef Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fiddle Reef 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.