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North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Spanish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse

A 10-meter tall square skeletal tower is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It displays a single white flash every 4 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The structure supports a square daymark, also featuring red and white horizontal bands. Situated near Spanish, Ontario, this lighthouse is part of the North Channel and St. Joseph Channel system. Public access is permitted to the site, though the tower is not open for visitors.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the North Channel and St. Joseph Channel, assisting ships navigating around islands and potential dangers.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Spanish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
North Channel and St. Joseph Channel, Canada
Latitude
46.1246°
Longitude
-82.3374°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gore Bay(13.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-057

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a square daymark colored with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gore Bay at 13.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Spragge (15.6 NM WNW), Little Current (18.9 NM ESE), Mindemoya (24.5 NM SSE), Blind River (25.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses 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 North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near North Shore (North Channel and St. Joseph Channel) Lighthouses 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.