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Long Point Cut Lighthouse

🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Long Point Cut Lighthouse

Also known as: Long Point Cut (Old Cut, Long Point West End, Port Rowan)

Built in 1879, the Long Point Cut Lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower standing 15 meters tall. It was attached to a one-story wood keeper's quarters. The lighthouse, painted white with red trim, marked a former channel at the base of the Long Point Peninsula. Its operational life concluded in 1916 when the channel silted shut. The structure was restored between 1999 and 2000 by its new owners, Peter and Lynn Westway, who added a replica lantern.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for marking a now-vanished channel, illustrating the dynamic geological processes that reshape coastal navigation.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story wood keeper's quarters

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
marked a former channel through the base of the Long Point Peninsula, just off county route 59 near the entrance to Long Point Provincial Park
Latitude
42.5816°
Longitude
-80.3967°

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Type
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Construction & History

Year Built
1879

Significant events: Inactive since 1916, deactivated after the channel silted shut, restored by new owners Peter and Lynn Westway in 1999-2000

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port dover(14.9 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-580
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Long Point Cut Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Long Point Cut Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is OLD CUT LTD. at 0.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Port Dover (14.9 NM NE), Nanticoke (19.8 NM NE), Erie (29.1 NM SSE), Fairview (31.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Long Point Cut Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Long Point Cut 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 Long Point Cut Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Long Point Cut 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.