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Pointe aux Pins Main Lighthouse

🇨🇦Sault Ste. Marie, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe aux Pins Main Lighthouse

The Pointe aux Pins Main light, built in 1970, is a 7-meter tall cylindrical tower painted red with a white horizontal band. Its focal height is 8 meters above sea level. This active light has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It guides vessels near Sault Ste. Marie, 5.4 kilometers away. The structure is a round cylindrical Claymar tower, serving as a modern successor to earlier lights at this location.

Why it matters: This light is a primary navigational marker, ensuring safe passage for vessels traversing its designated Canadian waterway.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1970

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(5.4 km)
USCG No.
7-14370
ARLHS No.
CAN-888

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band

Structure: round cylindrical Claymar tower painted red with a white horizontal band

Location

City
Sault Ste. Marie
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Latitude
46.4641°
Longitude
-84.4729°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Pointe aux Pins Main Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe aux Pins Main Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault Sainte Marie at 5.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (6 NM ENE), CEDARVILLE (28.6 NM S), Brevort (35.5 NM SW), De Tour Village (37 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe aux Pins Main Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe aux Pins Main 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 aux Pins Main Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe aux Pins Main 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.