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Port Weller Outer Lighthouse

Fl Red 10s🇨🇦St. Catharines, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Weller Outer Lighthouse

A red, square, skeletal tower built of concrete stands 12 meters tall, with its light reaching a focal height of 15.5 meters. The structure, established in 1949, features a 6-meter pyramidal tower atop a 6-meter Art Deco concrete base. This lighthouse emits a red flash every 10 seconds, visible for 12 nautical miles. It is situated at the end of the west breakwater, marking the northern entrance to the Welland Canal. The lighthouse is located in the Port Weller district of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for the safe navigation of the Welland Canal, specifically marking its northern entrance for all commercial and recreational traffic moving between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Its distinctive Art Deco concrete base adds a unique architectural element to an otherwise utilitarian structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl R 10s
Focal Height
15.5m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1949

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Weller(0.9 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-766

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
Red
Material
concrete

Structure: lighthouse consists of a 6 m (20 ft) red pyramidal skeletal tower atop a 6 m (20 ft) square Art Deco concrete base

Location

City
St. Catharines
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Northern entrance to the Welland Canal, the shipping route between Lakes Ontario and Erie. Located at the end of the west breakwater at the canal entrance in the Port Weller district of St. Catherines.
Latitude
43.2446°
Longitude
-79.2178°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Weller Outer Lighthouse at night?+
Port Weller Outer displays the characteristic Fl Red 10s. 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 Port Weller Outer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Weller Outer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Weller at 0.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Dalhousie (3 NM SW), Saint-Catharines (4.7 NM S), Niagara Falls (6.6 NM E), Niagara-on-the-Lake (6.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Weller Outer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Weller Outer 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 Port Weller Outer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Weller Outer 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.