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Providence Bay Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Central Manitoulin, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Providence Bay Lighthouse

A square pyramidal skeletal steel tower, standing 12 meters tall, displays red and white horizontal bands. The light is white, flashing once every 10 seconds. Built in 1973, it replaced an original octagonal wooden structure that was destroyed by fire. The light's focal plane is 14.5 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 11.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The Providence Bay Lighthouse is essential for vessels entering the bay from the south coast of Manitoulin Island, marking the eastern entrance at Providence Point.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
14.5m
Geographic Range
11.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1973
First Lit
1904

Significant events: original lighthouse destroyed by fire in 1973

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower

Location

City
Central Manitoulin
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Providence Point, eastern entrance to Providence Bay on the south coast of Manitoulin Island
Latitude
45.6514°
Longitude
-82.2756°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mindemoya(7.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-416
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Providence Bay Lighthouse at night?+
Providence Bay displays the characteristic F White. 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 Providence Bay Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Providence Bay Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mindemoya at 6.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Gore Bay (17.8 NM NNW), Little Current (24.5 NM NE), Killarney (37 NM ENE), Spragge (37.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Providence Bay Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Providence Bay 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 Providence Bay Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Providence Bay 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.