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Simard Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Saguenay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Simard Range Front Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 8 meters tall with a focal height of 9 meters. It displays a green flashing light. The structure is a skeletal mast supporting a trapezoidal slatted daymark painted red with a black vertical stripe. Located in Saguenay, Quebec, this light has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. It is situated approximately 2 kilometers from the nearest port, Chicoutimi.

Why it matters: This light is part of a range system, working with a rear light to provide mariners with a precise visual alignment for safe navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Saguenay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Latitude
48.4498°
Longitude
-71.0221°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
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(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H2143.6
NGA No.
3608
ARLHS No.
CAN-1191
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Simard Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Simard Range Front displays the characteristic F 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Simard Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Simard Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chicoutimi at 2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Saguenay (2.7 NM SW), Grande Anse (8.2 NM ESE), Port-Alfred (8.9 NM SE), Saint-Bruno-Lac-Saint-Jean (25.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Simard Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Simard 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 Simard Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Simard 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.