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Willow Point Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Willow Point Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 15.5 meters tall on a cape within the Kinwow Bay Park Reserve, along the northwest coast of the lake. Its focal height is 17 meters, and it emits a white flash every four seconds. The light has a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. It functions as a range rear light, working with a front light to establish a precise navigational line for vessels. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation on the lake, serving as part of a range system to guide vessels along a specific course and prevent groundings near the cape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Manitoba
Sea Region
Kinwow Bay Park Reserve on the northwest coast of the lake, marking a prominent cape.
Latitude
52.0479°
Longitude
-97.3619°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Willow Point Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Willow Point Range Rear 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.
Is Willow Point Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Willow Point Range Rear 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 Willow Point Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Willow Point Range Rear 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.