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Lamb Island Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇦Unorganized Thunder Bay District, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lamb Island Lighthouse

Lamb Island Lighthouse is a square pyramidal steel skeletal tower built in 1961, standing 12 meters tall. Its light is situated 30 meters above the water, emitting a white flash every 5 seconds with a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The light station was first established in 1877, and the current structure replaced an earlier one. The site, located on a small island off the western entrance to Nipigon Bay, is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The original keeper's house and other station buildings are still present.

Why it matters: The lighthouse received Heritage designation in May 2015, recognizing its historical value. It provides guidance for vessels navigating the western entrance to Nipigon Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1961
Heritage Status
Heritage designation May 2015

Significant events: station established 1877, received Heritage designation May 2015

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower

Location

City
Unorganized Thunder Bay District
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
small island off the western entrance to Nipigon Bay
Latitude
48.6022°
Longitude
-88.1435°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rossport(28.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-757
Wikidata
Q45324480 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lamb Island Lighthouse at night?+
Lamb Island displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Lamb Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lamb Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Red Rock at 21.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Rossport (28.4 NM ENE), Fort William (45 NM WSW), Port Arthur (45 NM WSW), Thunder Bay (45 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lamb Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lamb Island 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 Lamb Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lamb Island 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.