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Rivière Valin Range Front Lighthouse

F White 2s🇨🇦Saint-Fulgence, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rivière Valin Range Front Lighthouse

The Rivière Valin Range Front lighthouse, built in 1977, is a 26-meter concrete square pyramidal skeletal tower. It is painted black and orange and carries an orange trapezoidal daymark with a black vertical stripe. Its white light has a geographic range of 14.8 nautical miles. This structure serves as an upstream range light, guiding vessels westbound on the Valin River near its mouth. The lighthouse is located about 10 km northeast of Saguenay, on the north side of the river.

Why it matters: This range front light works with a rear light to provide critical directional guidance for westbound vessels navigating upstream on the Valin River towards Saguenay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 2s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
27.5m
Geographic Range
14.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1977

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chicoutimi(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H2143.3
NGA No.
3584
ARLHS No.
CAN-1167

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black and orange
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying an orange trapezoidal daymark with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Saint-Fulgence
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located on the north side of the Valin River, near its mouth, about 10 km northeast of Saguenay. It serves as an upstream (westbound) range light.
Latitude
48.4605°
Longitude
-70.9812°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rivière Valin Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Rivière Valin Range Front displays the characteristic F White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Rivière Valin Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rivière Valin Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chicoutimi at 3.8 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Saguenay (4.3 NM SW), Grande Anse (7 NM ESE), Port-Alfred (8.6 NM SSE), Saint-Bruno-Lac-Saint-Jean (27.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rivière Valin Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rivière Valin 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 Valin Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rivière Valin 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.