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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Tower Height: 45 Height of Focal Plane: 131 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 3 seconds; range 10 miles. Description of Tower: White octagonal tower with a red lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1905 Date Present Tower Built: 1905 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions:
The island is protected, and permission to visit must be obtained from the Ministry of the Environment at Grosse-Ile; phone: 418-985-3595. If driving, the best way to reach the Magdalen Islands is by car ferry from Souris, Prince Edward Island. For details, see www.ilesdelamadeleine.com/ctma/madeleine_2.htm. Air Alliance (an Air Canada connector) offers air service from Montreal, Quebec City and other locations.
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