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Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

White🇨🇦Les Coteaux, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

The Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front lighthouse was constructed in 1902 from cast iron. This white tower, standing 11 meters tall, originally featured a red, white, and blue paint scheme. It guided vessels at the western entrance to the Soulanges Canal near Les Coteaux. Operations ceased in 1960 when the canal closed. The structure was removed for restoration in 2022 and later returned, repainted white. The site is now open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This cast iron tower guided mariners navigating the upper entrance of the Soulanges Canal on a pre-Seaway shipping route and is a distinctive landmark due to its restoration and original paint scheme.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1902

Significant events: Inactive since 1960, discontinued when the canal was closed, removed for restoration, returned later in the year painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
white
Material
cast iron

Structure: cast iron tower with lantern, formerly painted in a gaudy red, white, and blue pattern

Location

City
Les Coteaux
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
west side of the entrance to the Soulanges Canal in Les Coteaux
Latitude
45.2577°
Longitude
-74.2005°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Valleyfield(5.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1200
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Coteau du Lac at 0.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Saint-Zotique (4.4 NM WSW), Valleyfield (4.9 NM ESE), REAL (5.6 NM WSW), L'Île-des-Soeurs (Nuns Island) (7.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance 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 Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
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