Pine Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pine Island Lighthouse
Also known as: lantern
Established in 1907, Pine Island Lighthouse served as a navigational aid on the Canadian coast. Situated on Pine Island, it guided mariners past hazards and into nearby harbors for many years. The lighthouse's light offered consistent assistance through calm and stormy conditions, enduring the coastal climate. Although no longer active, the structure represents a connection to Canada's maritime history. The tower is closed to the public, but visitors can access the island's site.
Why it matters: Its 1907 establishment highlighted the need for navigational aids in this Canadian region, enhancing the safety of local shipping and fishing fleets.
Tower & Structure
Structure: Pine Island Lighthouse, established in 1907, once marked a significant point along the Canadian coastline. Situated on Pine Island, its presence would have been a welcome sight for mariners navigating these waters, guiding them safely past potential hazards or into nearby harbors. For decades, its light served as a reliable aid to navigation, a constant presence in both calm seas and stormy weather, enduring the harsh coastal elements. Though its operational days are now behind it, the lighthouse remains a tangible link to Canada's maritime past. Today, the lighthouse is inactive, its light no longer shining across the waves. While the tower itself remains closed to the public, visitors can still explore the site, experiencing the rugged beauty of Pine Island and imagining the maritime history that unfolded around this solitary structure. The island's windswept shores and the distant sound of the sea offer a poignant backdrop to this historical landmark.
Location
- City
- Campbell River
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Sea Region
- Pine Island, Canada
- Latitude
- 50.0200°
- Longitude
- -125.2370°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Campbell River(0.8 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1907
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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