Fisgard Lighthouse
Parade Ground
Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site
The Fisgard Lighthouse was constructed between 1859 and 1860 by the British colonial government of the Colony of Vancouver Island.
History
- The Fisgard Lighthouse employed twelve full-time lighthouse keepers before being automated in 1929.
- A fire in 1957 put it out of commission for a year.
The lighthouse shone its first light on November 16, 1860.
Architecture
The Fisgard Lighthouse is a white tower with an isophase light of 2 second period in a sector from 322° to 195° at 21.6 metres (71 ft) above mean sea level, and in other directions it shows red shutters.
The 14.6-metre (48 ft) tower is floodlit below balcony level.
Light Characteristics
- Colour: White
- Period: 2 seconds
- Sector: From 322° to 195° and other directions
- Height above mean sea level: 21.6 metres (71 ft)
Current Status
The Fisgard Lighthouse has remained in continuous operation, though a fire in 1957 put it out of commission for a year.
It is currently an automated lighthouse.
Location and Accessibility
The Fisgard Lighthouse is located on Fisgard Island at the mouth of Esquimalt Harbour in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada.
The site can be accessed via an artificial causeway connecting it to Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site.
Heritage Status
The Fisgard Lighthouse was formally recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada on November 3, 1958.
Notable Historical Events
- A fire in 1957 put the lighthouse out of commission for a year.
Architecture
The Fisgard Lighthouse is a white tower with an isophase light of 2 second period in a sector from 322° to 195° at 21.6 metres (71 ft) above mean sea level, and in other directions it shows red shutters.
Light Characteristics
- Colour: White
- Period: 2 seconds
- Sector: From 322° to 195° and other directions
- Height above mean sea level: 21.6 metres (71 ft)
Fisgard Lighthouse
The Fisgard Lighthouse was constructed between 1859 and 1860 by the British colonial government of the Colony of Vancouver Island.
History
- The Fisgard Lighthouse employed twelve full-time lighthouse keepers before being automated in 1929.
- A fire in 1957 put it out of commission for a year.
The lighthouse shone its first light on November 16, 1860.
Details
| Name | Fisgard Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Colwood |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 48.43038, -123.447556 |
| Architect | British colonial government of the Colony of Vancouver Island |
| Current use | active navigation |
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