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Queen's Wharf Lighthouse

Iso Red 2s🇨🇦Quebec, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Queen's Wharf Lighthouse

The Queen's Wharf light is mounted atop the Canadian Coast Guard Québec Headquarters building, located at 101 Boulevard Champlain on the Québec waterfront. This active navigational aid emits a red light with an isophase characteristic, showing one red flash every 2 seconds. The light has a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles and a focal height of 20 meters above the water. The light is situated near the port of Levis, 1.1 kilometers away. While the site is open to the public, the structure housing the light is not accessible for climbing.

Why it matters: This light serves as a navigational marker for the Canadian Coast Guard's operational headquarters in Quebec, guiding vessels to this administrative and maritime center.

Background
The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated at Fleet Street just east of the Princes' Gates at Exhibition Place. The octagonal building was originally one of a pair of lighthouses built in 1861 at Queen's Wharf, replacing an earlier 16-foot lighthouse built in 1838. The 11-metre (36-foot) three-storey wood structure is one of two surviving 19th-century lighthouses in Toronto.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso R 2s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Quebec
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Québec waterfront, 101 Boulevard Champlain, marking the Canadian Coast Guard Québec Headquarters building.
Latitude
46.8094°
Longitude
-71.2033°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Levis(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H2321
NGA No.
3988
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata
Q7270148 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
white

Structure: The light is mounted atop the Canadian Coast Guard Québec Headquarters building.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Queen's Wharf Lighthouse at night?+
Queen's Wharf displays the characteristic Iso Red 2s. 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 Queen's Wharf Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Queen's Wharf Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Quebec at 0.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sillery (1.4 NM SW), Lévis (1.6 NM ESE), Saint-Romuald-d'Etchemin (3.8 NM SSW), Château-Richer (12.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Queen's Wharf Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Queen's Wharf 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 Queen's Wharf Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Queen's Wharf 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.