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Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Sault Ste. Marie, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse

This square pyramidal wood tower, standing 8.5 meters tall with a focal height of 9 meters, was first lit in 1903. It is painted white with red trim and features a red vertical stripe on the range line. The lighthouse emits a continuous green light. Its geographic range extends to 10 nautical miles. The tower is located on Pointe Louise, on the west side of Sault Sainte Marie, guiding ships around a sharp bend in the St. Marys River above the Soo Locks.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for upbound ships navigating the St. Marys River, guiding them safely around a sharp bend just above the Soo Locks and preventing groundings in this heavily trafficked waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1903

Visiting

Open to public
No

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line

Location

City
Sault Ste. Marie
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Guiding ships around a sharp bend in the St. Marys River above the Soo Locks, located on Pointe Louise (formerly Pointe aux Pins) on the west side of Sault Sainte Marie.
Latitude
46.4678°
Longitude
-84.4724°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(5.3 km)
USCG No.
7-14325
ARLHS No.
CAN-889
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe aux Pins Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault Sainte Marie at 5.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (5.9 NM ENE), CEDARVILLE (28.8 NM S), Brevort (35.7 NM SW), De Tour Village (37.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe aux Pins Range Front 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 Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe aux Pins Range Front 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.