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Pointe à Bigot Lighthouse

Fl Red 6s🇨🇦Champlain, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe à Bigot Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower, 13 meters high, stands at Pointe à Bigot. It carries a gallery with a red slatted daymark. The structure is painted red and exhibits a single red flash every 6 seconds. Its focal height reaches 15 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. Located about 20 kilometers northeast of Trois-Rivières, this active lighthouse marks a significant bend in the river. The nearest port, Becancour, is less than a kilometer away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for river navigation, guiding vessels around a critical bend in the waterway northeast of Trois-Rivières. Its red flash provides a clear warning and directional aid.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Champlain
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located on a bend of the river about 20 km northeast of Trois-Rivières.
Latitude
46.4153°
Longitude
-72.3838°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery carrying a red slatted daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Becancour(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H2387
NGA No.
4560
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe à Bigot Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe à Bigot displays the characteristic Fl Red 6s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe à Bigot Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe à Bigot Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bécancour at 5.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (7.9 NM WSW), Yamachiche (20.2 NM WSW), Saint-Tite (20.5 NM NNW), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (25 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe à Bigot Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe à Bigot 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 à Bigot Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe à Bigot 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.