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Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear Lighthouse

🇨🇦Saint-Sulpice, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear Lighthouse

A square pyramidal steel skeletal tower with a lantern, gallery, and enclosed upper portion was built in 1914. Standing 17.5 meters tall, this structure serves as the rear range light near Île Ronde and Péninsule Bouchard. It was designed to align with a front range light to mark a precise navigational path for vessels. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Contrecoeur, 5.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range rear light was essential for defining a safe passage through a specific channel near Île Ronde, providing a precise visual cue for navigation.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17.5m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower with lantern, gallery, and enclosed upper portion

Location

City
Saint-Sulpice
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Range rear light near Île Ronde and Péninsule Bouchard
Latitude
45.8120°
Longitude
-73.3552°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2463.1.

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Verchères at 2.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Contrecoeur (7.8 NM ENE), Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan (9.8 NM WNW), Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu (10.6 NM SE), Pointe-aux-Trembles (11.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear 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 Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Île Ronde (Péninsule Bouchard) Range Rear 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.