Sand Heads Lighthouse

This navigational aid is situated at the end of a breakwater that shelters the northern entrance to the Fraser River. The current cylindrical white tower, standing 7.5 meters tall, was established in 2002. It displays a green flashing light every 5 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The structure consists of the round tower and two attached equipment shelters, all mounted on a platform supported by piles. The station has a history dating back to a lightship established in 1866, with various onshore stations and lightships serving the area until the current facility was built. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The Sand Heads light station has guided vessels for over a century, adapting through multiple structures and lightships to maintain safe navigation at the Fraser River entrance.