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Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Carling Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

The Snug Harbour Range Rear lighthouse, built of wood in 1894, stands 14 meters tall with its focal plane at 15 meters. It is a square pyramidal tower, integrated with a lantern and gallery atop the roof of a two-story keeper's house. This Canadian range light emits a green flash. It has a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The structure is situated on an island southeast of Stalker Island, near Carling Township, Ontario.

Why it matters: Recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse in 2016, this range light is important for safe navigation into Snug Harbour. Ownership was transferred to the township in 2019, and local volunteers are involved in its upkeep.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894
Heritage Status
Heritage Lighthouse in 2016

Significant events: ownership was transferred to the township in 2019, Volunteers from the West Carling Association formed a friends group and worked to clean the interior and install shutters that resemble windows to secure the building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parry Sound(11.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-463

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, centered on the roof of a 2-story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Carling Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
on an island off Snug Harbour and southeast of Stalker Island
Latitude
45.3739°
Longitude
-80.3111°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Snug Harbour Range Rear 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 Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Parry Sound at 12 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Britt (25.9 NM NNW), Key Harbour (35.4 NM NNW), Bala (37.5 NM SE), Burks Falls (39.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Snug Harbour Range Rear 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 Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Snug Harbour Range Rear 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.