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Victoria Island Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Neebing, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Victoria Island Lighthouse

The current Victoria Island Lighthouse, a 12-meter steel square pyramidal skeletal tower, was built in the 1980s. It carries two rectangular red and white daymarks and exhibits a white flash every four seconds. The focal height of the light is 18 meters, offering a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. This structure replaced an earlier wooden tower of the same shape that was first lit in 1887. The lighthouse stands on the western tip of Victoria Island, approximately 16 kilometers northeast of the U.S. border.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels around the western extremity of Victoria Island, a key navigational point near the U.S. border, and marks a turning point for maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1980
First Lit
1887

Significant events: original lighthouse was a square pyramidal wood tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Thunder Bay(20.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-859

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white daymarks
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying two rectangular red and white daymarks

Location

City
Neebing
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
western tip of Victoria Island, about 16 km northeast of the U.S. border
Latitude
48.0814°
Longitude
-89.3602°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Victoria Island Lighthouse at night?+
Victoria 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 Victoria Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Victoria Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Grand Portage at 15.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Fort William (19.8 NM NNE), Port Arthur (19.8 NM NNE), Thunder Bay (19.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Victoria Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Victoria 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 Victoria Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Victoria 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.