Pointe aux Trembles en Bas Lighthouse

Significant events: no longer exists

Structure: Pointe aux Trembles en Bas lighthouse, active from 1913 to 1956, once stood proudly on the shores of the St. Lawrence River at Neuville, just upstream from Québec City. This particular stretch of the river, with its currents and varying conditions, made the lighthouse an essential guide for vessels navigating the expansive and often challenging waters of this vital Canadian waterway. For over four decades, its light would have pierced the river's mists and darkness, assisting countless mariners as they journeyed along this crucial artery of trade and travel. The original structure, which served its purpose diligently, was eventually decommissioned in 1956, marking the end of an era for this specific navigational aid. Today, the lighthouse itself is gone, a memory of a bygone era of river navigation and the evolving needs of maritime traffic. In its place, a small, modern beacon now marks the marina breakwater, a subtle nod to the historical navigational aid that once stood here. While the physical presence of the old lighthouse has vanished, its story remains part of the rich maritime heritage of the St. Lawrence, reminding us of the constant human effort to make these waters safe.