Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse
This cast iron tower, built and first lit in 1902, stands 11 meters tall and is painted white with a black lantern roof. It served as the rear range light for the Soulanges Canal's upper entrance. Its operational service concluded in 1960 when the canal closed following the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. After a period of disuse, the tower has been restored. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.
Why it matters: As the rear component of a range light system, this structure was essential for vessels entering the Soulanges Canal. Today, its restored condition makes it a historical landmark within a public campground.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1902
Significant events: Inactive since 1960, discontinued when the canal was closed following inauguration of the St. Lawrence Seaway, tower has recently been restored
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern roof painted black
Location
- City
- Coteau-du-Lac
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Rear, located on the east side of the canal in Les Coteaux, associated with the St. Lawrence Seaway
- Latitude
- 45.2612°
- Longitude
- -74.1969°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Valleyfield(5.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1201
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