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Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 5s🇨🇦Lavaltrie, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse

Built in 1915, this square concrete tower stands 4 meters tall with a focal height of 8 meters. Its exterior is painted red with a single black vertical stripe. The structure is a square tower with a lantern mounted on a concrete pier. This front range light emits a continuous green light, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed. It is situated on the east side of l'Île Hervieux, a low island off the Lavaltrie waterfront.

Why it matters: This range light guides vessels in a secondary channel on the north side of the St. Lawrence River, ensuring safe upstream passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1915

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: square tower with lantern mounted on a concrete pier

Location

City
Lavaltrie
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
An upstream range guiding vessels in a secondary channel on the north side of the river, located on the east side of l'Île Hervieux, a low island off the waterfront of Lavaltrie.
Latitude
45.8831°
Longitude
-73.2655°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H2460
NGA No.
5252
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Lavaltrie Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Contrecoeur at 2.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Verchères (7.8 NM SSW), Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (8.1 NM NNE), Sorel (11.8 NM NNE), Sorel-Tracy (11.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lavaltrie Range Front 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 Lavaltrie Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lavaltrie Range Front 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.