Pointe de la Rivière du Loup Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pointe de la Rivière du Loup Lighthouse
The Pointe de la Rivière du Loup lighthouse stands as a square wooden tower, 11 meters in height, with its light emitted from a focal plane of 10 meters. This structure provides a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. Situated at the confluence where the Rivière du Loup meets a larger body of water, the lighthouse serves vessels navigating this junction. The site is open to the public, offering views of the waterway, though access to the tower itself is restricted. Its nearest port is Rivière-du-Loup, located 0.3 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding maritime traffic at the confluence of the Rivière du Loup and the St. Lawrence River, helping to prevent groundings on shoals and hazards near the point. Its continued operation ensures the safe passage of vessels entering or leaving this river mouth, a key point for regional transport.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 10m
- Geographic Range
- 10.4NM
Location
- City
- Rivière-du-Loup
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Latitude
- 47.8465°
- Longitude
- -69.5677°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Riviere-du-Loup(0.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H2162
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1164
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- wood
Structure: square wood tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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