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Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Tarbutt Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse

A square pyramidal wood tower, standing 8 meters tall, was built in 1905 for the Wilson Channel Range Front light. It displays a continuous red light and is painted white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line. The focal height is 21 meters, and its geographic range is 13.4 nautical miles. The structure includes a lantern and gallery. This light guides eastbound vessels east of the ON 548 bridge, under the Twyning Bridge, and through a narrow passage between the mainland and Wilson Island.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for the safe passage of eastbound vessels through a critical shipping lane, guiding them under the Twyning Bridge and into a constrained channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1905

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(19.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-599

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
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
Tarbutt Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
channel east of the ON 548 bridge to St. Joseph Island, guiding downbound (eastbound) vessels under the Twyning Bridge and into a very narrow passage between the mainland and Wilson Island
Latitude
46.3232°
Longitude
-83.9818°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Wilson Channel Range Front displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is THESSALON MUNICIPAL at 18.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (18.5 NM NW), Sault Sainte Marie (18.6 NM NW), De Tour Village (20.1 NM S), DRUMMOND ISLAND (20.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wilson Channel 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 Wilson Channel Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wilson Channel 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.