Pointe à la Citrouille Lighthouse

🇨🇦Batiscan, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe à la Citrouille Lighthouse

The Pointe à la Citrouille lighthouse is a square skeletal mast constructed of steel, standing 16 meters tall and painted orange. It carries an orange slatted daymark and emits a light with a focal height of 17.5 meters. This active navigational aid has a geographic range of 12.5 nautical miles. The structure is located near Batiscan, Quebec, and is about 5.2 kilometers from the nearest port at Becancour. Its consistent signal aids vessels navigating the local shipping lanes and recreational routes.

Why it matters: This light marks the headland of Pointe à la Citrouille, a feature that could present a hazard to navigation. Its continuous operation is essential for the safe passage of all vessels in these Canadian waters.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
17.5m
Geographic Range
12.5NM

Location

City
Batiscan
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Pointe à la Citrouille, Canada
Latitude
46.4519°
Longitude
-72.2678°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying an orange slatted daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Becancour(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H2372
NGA No.
4480
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Pointe à la Citrouille Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Pointe à la Citrouille Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bécancour at 9.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (13.2 NM WSW), Saint-Tite (20.9 NM NW), Yamachiche (25.5 NM WSW), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (27.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Pointe à la Citrouille Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Pointe à la Citrouille 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 la Citrouille Lighthouse?

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What is the Pointe à la Citrouille lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Batiscan, Canada. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.