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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Notes:
The lantern of this lighthouse was removed and replaced by a modern beacon on top of the tower. This is one of six limestone "Imperial" towers built in the Georgian Bay in the 1850s. Tower Height: 60 Height of Focal Plane: 64 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 4 seconds. Description of Tower: Conical limestone tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1859 Date Present Tower Built: 1859 Date Automated: 1922 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
Accessible by boat only. The island is accessible via a 15-minute ferry, operated by Beausoleil First Nations, from Cedar Point. For more information on the ferry call (705) 247-2051. The road heading left from the ferry leads to the lighthouse.
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