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South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Tehkummah Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse

This square pyramidal wood tower, standing 5 meters tall, was constructed in 1898. It features a lantern and gallery and is painted white with red trim, including a red vertical stripe aligned with the range line. The focal height of its green light is 8.5 meters. The lighthouse is situated on the rocky beach of South Baymouth, west of the ferry terminal connecting to the Bruce Peninsula. The Canadian Coast Guard maintains this active navigational aid, which has a geographic range of 9.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a critical range line for the ferry carrying ON 6, ensuring safe navigation into the South Baymouth terminal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
8.5m
Geographic Range
9.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1898

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
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

Location

City
Tehkummah Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on the rocky beach in South Baymouth just west of the terminal for the ferry carrying ON 6 from Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula.
Latitude
45.5578°
Longitude
-82.0133°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mindemoya(13.5 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-591
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
South Baymouth 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 South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mindemoya at 12.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Little Current (25.8 NM N), Gore Bay (28.6 NM NW), Killarney (32.2 NM NE), Spragge (47.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, South Baymouth 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 South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near South Baymouth 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.