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Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse

Iso white 2s🇨🇦Deschambault-Grondines, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse

This steel, square skeletal mast stands 8 meters tall and displays an orange daymark with a black vertical stripe. Its light shows an isophase white light on a 6-second cycle. The focal height is 9 meters, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The structure is designed to function as part of a range system, offering guidance to vessels in the Pointe des Grondines area. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed. This active aid to navigation is located near Deschambault-Grondines in Quebec.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for vessels navigating the St. Lawrence River, aiding in maintaining safe passage through a specific channel near Pointe des Grondines. Its distinctive appearance serves as a valuable daytime visual reference for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso white 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
white
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso.W
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Deschambault-Grondines
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Pointe des Grondines
Latitude
46.5851°
Longitude
-72.0978°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Portneuf(10.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H2364
NGA No.
4348
ARLHS No.
CAN-1140

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast with a slatted orange daymark with a black vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front displays the characteristic Iso white 2s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bécancour at 20.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Saint-Tite (21.3 NM WNW), Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (23.4 NM SW), Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska (34 NM SSE), Yamachiche (35.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe des Grondines Upper 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 des Grondines Upper Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe des Grondines Upper 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.