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Port Weller Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦St. Catharines, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Weller Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical skeletal tower, built of wood in 1903, stands 15 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its focal plane is 32 meters above water, providing a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. The light emits a fixed red signal. The structure marks the entrance to the Niagara River from Lake Ontario, located near Port Weller and St. Catharines. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range front light guides vessels entering the Niagara River from Lake Ontario and into the marina, essential for navigating the currents of this border waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1903

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
St. Catharines
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located at the entrance to a marina on Ricardo Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a short distance from Lake Ontario, and visible from Fort Niagara across the river in the U.S. It marks the entrance to the Niagara River.
Latitude
43.2150°
Longitude
-79.2166°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Weller(0.9 km)
USCG No.
7-2505
ARLHS No.
CAN-620
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Weller Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Port Weller Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. 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 Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Weller Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Weller at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Dalhousie (2.1 NM WSW), Saint-Catharines (3 NM SSW), Thorold (5.7 NM S), Niagara Falls (6.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Weller Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Weller Range Rear 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 Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Weller Range Rear 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.