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Québec Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇦Unorganized Thunder Bay District, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Québec Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

This 5-meter tall square skeletal mast serves as the front range marker for Québec Harbour. Constructed from steel, it displays a white daymark with an orange vertical stripe. The mast has a focal height of 6.5 meters. It is operational and provides a 9.1 nautical mile geographic range. The site is accessible, but the tower is not open to the public. The nearest port is Michipicoten, 38.9 km away.

Why it matters: When aligned with the rear marker, this light offers navigation assistance for ships entering the harbour area.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Location

City
Unorganized Thunder Bay District
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Québec Harbour, marking the front of a range
Latitude
47.7168°
Longitude
-85.7983°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Michipicoten(38.9 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with an orange vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored white with an orange vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Québec Harbour Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Québec Harbour Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Michipicoten at 39.2 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Québec Harbour Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Québec Harbour 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 Québec Harbour Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Québec Harbour 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.