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Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 11s🇨🇦Verchères, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse

The Verchères Village Range Front light is a square skeletal tower with a wooden lantern, standing 6 meters tall and first lit in 1902. The current structure dates from 1929 and is made of wood. Its focal height is 9.5 meters, and it emits a continuous green light. This light has a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. The station is located on the east breakwater in Verchères, on the southeast side of the St. Lawrence River, about 25 kilometers northeast of Montréal. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: As a range front light, it works with another light to guide vessels along the correct course on the St. Lawrence River, essential for safe passage in the Verchères area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 11s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
11s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1929
First Lit
1902

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square skeletal tower with square wooden lantern

Location

City
Verchères
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
east breakwater at Verchères, on the southeast side of the river about 25 km northeast of Montréal
Latitude
45.7779°
Longitude
-73.3570°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(6.9 km)
Admiralty No.
H2476
NGA No.
5352
ARLHS No.
CAN-1206
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Verchères Village Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 11s. 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 Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Verchères at 0.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Contrecoeur (9.1 NM NE), Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu (9.2 NM SE), Pointe-aux-Trembles (9.3 NM SW), Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan (10.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Verchères Village 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 Verchères Village Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Verchères Village 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.