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Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse

The Gananoque Harbour light, built in 2012, is a 5-meter-tall square pyramidal wood tower. Painted white with red trim, it stands 7 meters above the water. This structure replaced an earlier cylindrical metal tower. The light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds, visible for 9.3 nautical miles. It is located within Joel Stone Park at the entrance to the Gananoque Municipal Marina.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe passage of recreational boats and local vessels entering and exiting the Gananoque Municipal Marina.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

Significant events: Original light was a cylindrical metal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern painted white with red trim

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located in Joel Stone Park at the entrance to the Gananoque Municipal Marina in Gananoque.
Latitude
44.3219°
Longitude
-76.1630°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Clayton(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2848.5
ARLHS No.
CAN-1451
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Gananoque Harbour displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GORDON MARINE at 0.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include CLAYTON (6.3 NM SE), Clayton (7.2 NM SE), ALEXANDRIA BAY (10.5 NM E), Rockport (10.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gananoque Harbour 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 Gananoque Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gananoque Harbour 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.