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Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse

Iso Red 4s🇨🇦Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: Lion's Head Harbour (replica 2)

The current square pyramidal wood tower, standing 8.5 meters tall and with a focal height of 8 meters, was built in 2020. It features white paint with red trim and emits an isophase red light every 4 seconds, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. The original light was established in 1903 on a pole, replaced by a square lighthouse in 1911. This structure survived being blown off its pier twice and a fire in 1933 before being replaced by a post light and demolished in 1969. A replica constructed by local students in 1983 was moved to the pier and activated after 2000. The tower was significantly damaged by storms in October 2019 and collapsed in January 2020, leading to the current rebuild completed by October 2020.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides local mariners and recreational boaters into Lion's Head Harbour and its repeated rebuilds demonstrate the community's commitment to maritime heritage and safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso R 4s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2020
First Lit
1903

Significant events: original light on a pole replaced by a square lighthouse in 1911, survived being blown off the pier twice by storms, survived a 1933 fire, replaced with a post light in 1969 and demolished, replica built by local high school students in 1983, replica moved to the end of the pier and activated after 2000, storm in October 2019 ripped siding off the tower, furious storm in January 2020 collapsed the lighthouse, work to rebuild the lighthouse in a safer configuration began in June 2020 and was completed by October

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wiarton(15.4 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-276

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim

Location

City
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on the pier at Lion's Head, off ON 6 on the east side of the peninsula about 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Tobermory.
Latitude
44.9906°
Longitude
-81.2482°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Lion's Head Harbour displays the characteristic Iso Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Wiarton at 15.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Owen Sound (27.9 NM SSE), Meaford (36.2 NM SE), Thornbury (43.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lion's Head Harbour 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 Lion's Head Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lion's Head Harbour 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.