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Pointe Carleton Lighthouse

Fl Green 6s🇨🇦Anticosti Island, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe Carleton Lighthouse

Established in 1919, the Pointe Carleton lighthouse is an octagonal concrete tower painted white, standing 12 meters tall. Its lantern, which is red, is topped by a gallery. The light emits a single green flash every 6 seconds from a focal height of 38.5 meters, visible for 16.8 nautical miles. Accessible by road from Port-Menier on Anticosti Island, the tower itself remains operational. The keeper's houses, once available as vacation rentals, have been abandoned since 2006 and are slated for demolition. While the site is open to the public, the tower interior is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides maritime traffic along the island's north coast, helping vessels avoid hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl G 6s
Focal Height
38.5m
Geographic Range
16.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1919

Significant events: Keeper's houses available for vacation rentals, abandoned 2006, buildings slated for demolition

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern is red

Location

City
Anticosti Island
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located in the middle of the north coast of the island; accessible by road from Port-Menier.
Latitude
49.7316°
Longitude
-62.9428°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Havre-Saint-Pierre(40.1 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-395
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe Carleton Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe Carleton displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe Carleton Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe Carleton Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Baie-Johan-Beetz at 34.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Havre-Saint-Pierre (39.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe Carleton Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe Carleton 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 Carleton Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe Carleton 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.