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Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇨🇦West Central Okanagan Electoral Area, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse stands 6 meters tall on a platform supported by piles just off Shorts Point at Fintry, on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Its exterior is painted white with a green band encircling the top. A single green light flashes every 4 seconds, visible for 8.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated in the West Central Okanagan Electoral Area of British Columbia. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: The lighthouse helps guide vessels around Shorts Point on the 135-kilometer-long Okanagan Lake, a significant waterway in the Rocky Mountains.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
West Central Okanagan Electoral Area
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Okanagan Lake, a long, fjord-like lake in the Rocky Mountains southeast of Kamloops, 135 km long and 4-5 km wide. It is located just off Shorts Point at Fintry, on the west side of the lake.
Latitude
50.1384°
Longitude
-119.4919°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mission(125.5 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green band at the top

Structure: round tower mounted on a platform supported by piles

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 Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Okanagan Lake Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Naramata at 32.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Sicamous (46 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Okanagan Lake Lighthouse 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 Okanagan Lake Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Okanagan Lake Lighthouse 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.