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Manitowaning Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Assiginack Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Manitowaning Lighthouse

The Manitowaning lighthouse, built in 1885, features a 10-meter tall square pyramidal wood tower clad in white-painted cedar shingles with red trim. Its lantern room is red. The focal plane stands at 24.5 meters. The structure was renovated in 1995, and further refurbishment and repainting occurred in 2017 to mark Canada's 150th anniversary. It projects a single green flash (F G) with a geographic range of 14.2 nautical miles. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower itself remains closed. It is located near Assiginack Township, Ontario, Canada.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entrance to Manitowaning Bay, assisting vessels approaching from the direction of Little Current. Its recognizable design contributes to the local landscape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
24.5m
Geographic Range
14.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1885

Significant events: renovated in 1995, repainted and refurbished in 2017 for Canada's 150th anniversary

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, covered with cedar shingles painted white with red trim; lantern is red

Location

City
Assiginack Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Built above the harbor entrance, commands a view of Manitowaning Bay. Located beside Arthur Street off ON 6 in Manitowaning, on the north side of Manitoulin Island.
Latitude
45.7448°
Longitude
-81.8052°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Little Current(15.1 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-302
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Manitowaning Lighthouse at night?+
Manitowaning displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Manitowaning Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Manitowaning Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mindemoya at 15.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Little Current (15.3 NM NNW), Killarney (18 NM NE), Gore Bay (29.3 NM WNW), Key Harbour (45.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Manitowaning Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Manitowaning 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 Manitowaning Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Manitowaning 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.