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Red Rock Lighthouse

Fl White 7s🇨🇦Carling Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Red Rock Lighthouse

A white cylindrical concrete tower, 13 meters tall, was built in 1912 on a rocky islet at the entrance to Parry Sound. This structure incorporates two stories of keeper's quarters and sits on a concrete foundation. The light has a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles and emits a white flash every 7 seconds. It replaced the Mink Island Light and features a helipad built above the lantern for access. The lighthouse is managed by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's unique architectural design, combining keeper's quarters with the tower and later adding a helipad, represents a notable engineering solution for its exposed marine environment. This structure ensures reliable navigation for vessels entering Parry Sound.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1912

Significant events: Replaced Mink Island Light, helipad built above lantern

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parry Sound(15.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-429

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: elliptical cylindrical concrete tower incorporating 2-story keeper's quarters, mounted on a concrete foundation

Location

City
Carling Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
rocky islet off Snug Harbour in the entrance to Parry Sound
Latitude
45.3606°
Longitude
-80.4077°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Red Rock Lighthouse at night?+
Red Rock displays the characteristic Fl White 7s. 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 Red Rock Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Red Rock Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Parry Sound at 15.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Britt (25.3 NM NNW), Key Harbour (34.2 NM NNW), Bala (40.5 NM ESE), Penetanguishene (40.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Red Rock Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Red Rock 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 Red Rock Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Red Rock 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.