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Pointe aux Pins

South Point Trail

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Pointe aux Pins Lighthouse

The Pointe aux Pins lighthouse is located on a peninsula in Lake Erie, extending into Ontario, Canada.

History

  • The Pointe aux Pins lighthouse has been an important aid to navigation since its construction.

Architecture and Construction

The Pointe aux Pins lighthouse is a white square skeleton tower with a focal height of 15.5 meters (51 feet).

  • It features an isocharacter light source with a red color, emitting a beam with a range of 8 nautical miles.

Location and Accessibility

The Pointe aux Pins lighthouse is situated on the South Point Trail in Ontario, Canada.

  • Visitors can access the location via this trail.

Current Status

The Pointe aux Pins lighthouse is currently an intermittent aid to navigation, as indicated by its status.

Heritage Status

The Pointe aux Pins lighthouse is designated as a notable landmark in the Atlas of Canada and has been included in various navigational guides.

Details

NamePointe aux Pins
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates42.25938, -81.8484
Current useintermittent aid to navigation