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Strawberry Island Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Strawberry Island Lighthouse

The Strawberry Island Lighthouse was built in 1881. It is a square pyramidal wood tower, 12 meters high, painted white with red trim. The structure includes a lantern and gallery and is attached to a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house. Its focal plane reaches 14.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.7 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Strawberry Island, about 8 km east of Little Current.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guards the eastern approach to the Little Current Strait, a key navigational channel connecting the mainland to Manitoulin Island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
14.5m
Geographic Range
11.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1881

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Little Current(3.0 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-483

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Guards the eastern approach to the Little Current Strait, located at the northern tip of Strawberry Island, about 8 km east of Little Current, where ON 6 crosses from the mainland to Manitoulin Island.
Latitude
45.9734°
Longitude
-81.8542°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Strawberry Island Lighthouse at night?+
Strawberry Island displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Strawberry Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Strawberry Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Little Current at 3.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Killarney (14.1 NM E), Mindemoya (19.5 NM SW), Gore Bay (25.5 NM W), Spragge (37.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Strawberry Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Strawberry Island 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 Strawberry Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Strawberry Island 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.