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Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse

F White, Green🇨🇦Saugeen Shores, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse

The Saugeen River Range Front lighthouse, built in 1903, is a square pyramidal wood tower standing 11 meters tall. It is painted white with red trim and a red vertical stripe along the range line, featuring a red lantern roof. A light station was first established at this location on the north side of the Saugeen River entrance in 1883. The tower's structure includes a lantern and gallery. In 2019 and 2020, winter storms and high lake levels caused damage, but a restoration project in 2023 addressed these issues. The site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a white light for general navigation and a green range light to guide vessels into the Saugeen River channel. Recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse in 2012, it holds cultural significance for the community.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White, Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White, Green
Raw Code
F W; F G
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1903
First Lit
1883
Heritage Status
Heritage Lighthouse (2012)

Significant events: Station established 1883, Current tower built 1903, Town took ownership 2012, Recognized as Heritage Lighthouse 2012, Damaged by winter storms and high lake levels 2019-2020, Restored 2023, Architectural Conservancy Ontario award 2024

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line; lantern roof is red

Location

City
Saugeen Shores
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater on the north side of the Saugeen River entrance and at the end of Rankin Street in Southampton.
Latitude
44.5015°
Longitude
-81.3753°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Elgin(3.6 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-626
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Saugeen River Range Front displays the characteristic F White, Green. 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, green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wiarton at 18 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Owen Sound (19.5 NM ENE), Hanover (26.9 NM SE), Amberly (30.8 NM SSW), Meaford (33.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saugeen River 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 Saugeen River Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saugeen River 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.