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Rivière du Caribou Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇦Saguenay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rivière du Caribou Range Front Lighthouse

This skeletal steel mast stands 12.5 meters tall and carries a trapezoidal slatted daymark. The daymark is painted red with a black vertical stripe. Its focal height is 13 meters, and it has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The structure is located near Saguenay, Quebec, approximately 2.6 kilometers from the nearest port at Chicoutimi. The light is operational and serves as the front range light for the Rivière du Caribou.

Why it matters: This range front light, when aligned with its rear counterpart, creates a visual range essential for guiding vessels along the precise channel of the Caribou River, ensuring safe navigation and preventing groundings.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Saguenay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Rivière du Caribou Range Front
Latitude
48.4563°
Longitude
-71.0092°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal mast carrying a trapezoidal slatted daymark painted red with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chicoutimi(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2143.4
NGA No.
3592
ARLHS No.
CAN-1162
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Rivière du Caribou Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rivière du Caribou Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chicoutimi at 2.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Saguenay (3.3 NM SW), Grande Anse (7.9 NM ESE), Port-Alfred (8.9 NM SE), Saint-Bruno-Lac-Saint-Jean (26.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rivière du Caribou Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rivière du Caribou 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 Rivière du Caribou Range Front Lighthouse?+
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