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Nancy Island Lighthouse

🇨🇦Wasaga Beach, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nancy Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Nancy Island (replica of Collingwood Outer Range Front)

Built in 1967, this square pyramidal wood tower reaches 9 meters in height and is painted white with red trim. It is equipped with a lantern and gallery. This structure is part of the Nancy Island site, located near Wasaga Beach, Ontario. The lighthouse is open for public visits. Collingwood, 8.1 kilometers distant, is the closest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse replica honors the original Collingwood Outer Range Front Lighthouse. That structure served as a primary navigation aid for vessels entering Collingwood Harbour, underscoring the significance of range lights for safe passage on Georgian Bay.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Wasaga Beach
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Latitude
44.5184°
Longitude
-80.0216°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Collingwood(8.1 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1967

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Nancy Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nancy Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Collingwood at 9.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Midland (14.6 NM NNE), Penetanguishene (15.4 NM NNE), Victoria Harbour (17.7 NM NE), Thornbury (18.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nancy Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nancy 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 Nancy Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nancy 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.