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Giant's Tomb Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Giant's Tomb Lighthouse

The Giant's Tomb Lighthouse stands as a square pyramidal steel skeletal tower, standing 15 meters tall with a focal height of 17 meters. It displays red and white horizontal bands and was built in 1969, replacing an earlier frame integral lighthouse first lit in 1893. Its operational white light flashes once every 4 seconds. The tower is situated on the south point of an island within Awenda Provincial Park. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for marking the south point of the island within Awenda Provincial Park, aiding navigation in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1969
First Lit
1893

Significant events: Replaced 1893 frame integral lighthouse

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower carrying daymark panels colored in red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
South point of the island within Awenda Provincial Park
Latitude
44.8810°
Longitude
-80.0060°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Penetanguishene(5.5 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-198
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Giant's Tomb Lighthouse at night?+
Giant's Tomb displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Giant's Tomb Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Giant's Tomb Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Penetanguishene at 7.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Midland (8.7 NM SSE), Victoria Harbour (12.9 NM SE), Bala (18.7 NM ENE), Collingwood (24.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Giant's Tomb Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Giant's Tomb 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 Giant's Tomb Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Giant's Tomb 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.