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Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse

🇨🇦Rimouski, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse

Also known as: Pointe-au-Père (Father Point)

Constructed in 1909, the Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse is a 33-meter tall, 16-sided cylindrical concrete tower featuring eight pyramidal buttresses. Its operational light was active from 1909 until 1975, when it was replaced by a decorative light established in 2004. The lighthouse is situated on a point approximately 10 kilometers east of Rimouski, along the St. Lawrence River. It is now open to the public and operates as a maritime museum.

Why it matters: The lighthouse stands near the site of the 1914 sinking of the Empress of Ireland, a significant event in St. Lawrence River maritime history. Its unique 16-sided concrete tower design is also noteworthy.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: 16-sided cylindrical concrete tower with eight pyramidal buttresses; original 3rd order Fresnel lens

Location

City
Rimouski
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located on a point at the end of Rue Père-Nouvel, off QC 132 about 10 km east of Rimouski, on the St. Lawrence River.
Latitude
48.5174°
Longitude
-68.4688°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rimouski(2.8 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-394

Construction & History

Year Built
1909

Significant events: Inactive since 1975, decorative light established 2004, Empress of Ireland wrecked near here in 1914

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rimouski at 4.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Trois-pistoles (36.7 NM SW), Les Escoumins (39.1 NM WSW), Matane (42.1 NM ENE), Baie Comeau (45.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe-au-Père 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 Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe-au-Père 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.