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Lennard Island Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Area C (Long Beach), CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lennard Island Lighthouse

First lit in 1904, Lennard Island Lighthouse is a 18-meter-tall cylindrical fiberglass tower located at the entrance to Clayoquot Sound. Its design features a flared top and bottom, housing a red lantern and gallery. The structure replaced an earlier wooden building. The keeper's house on the island burned down in 1927 and was subsequently rebuilt. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is a key aid for vessels navigating the entrance to Clayoquot Sound, a significant passage on the British Columbia coast. Its construction using prefabricated, helicopter-lifted fiberglass components was an innovative approach for remote locations.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1904

Significant events: Keeper's house burned down in 1927

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
White with red lantern and gallery
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round apple-core cylindrical fiberglass tower, flared at top and bottom, with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Area C (Long Beach)
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Entrance to Clayoquot Sound, on an island
Latitude
49.1105°
Longitude
-125.9253°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tofino(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G5242
NGA No.
14004
USCG No.
6-0820
ARLHS No.
CAN-273
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lennard Island Lighthouse at night?+
Lennard Island displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Lennard Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lennard Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Tofino at 2.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Ucluelet (19.3 NM ESE), Port Alberni (44.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lennard Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lennard 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 Lennard Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lennard 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.