Managing Organization: Canadian Coast Guard
Notes: The keeper's dwelling at this remote light station was demolished after the light was automated. Tower Height: 125 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 15 seconds. Description of Tower: White, hexagonal concrete tower with flying buttresses.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1886: Octagonal wooden tower. Date Established: 1886 Date Present Tower Built: 1912 Optics: 1886: First order Fresnel lens. A second order lens from this lighthouse is on display at the Canadian Coast Guard base at Parry Sound. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: Accessible by boat or plane only. Keepers: Art Hurley (?-1965), George Rutherford (c. 1965-?), Joe Thibeau (?), Bert Hopkins (?)
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