Name and Location

The Amphitrite Point Lighthouse is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It stands near the town of Ucluelet at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built by the Canadian government in response to concerns about the safety of shipping vessels navigating the treacherous waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Prior to its construction, many ships had been lost or damaged due to poor visibility, strong currents, and rocky shores. The Amphitrite Point Lighthouse was designed to provide a reliable aid to navigation for mariners, particularly during periods of low visibility.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a square, white-painted structure with a pyramidal roof and a black lantern room housing a first-order optic. The tower stands approximately 10 meters (33 feet) tall, with a height above sea level of 15 meters (49 feet).

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is a flashing white light, visible for up to 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers). The lighthouse was originally operated by the Canadian Coast Guard and was automated in the 1980s. Today, it is maintained by the Government of Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Accessibility and Visiting

Information on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse is not available at this time.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Amphitrite Point Lighthouse sits near the boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Juan de Fuca Strait, making it an important aid to navigation for mariners traveling through this busy shipping lane. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the coastline and marine life.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's geographic location is defined by the following GeoJSON coordinates: {"type": "Point", "coordinates":[-125.5411703, 48.921192]}.

Further Information

• 1. Natural Resources Canada. (n.d.). Amphitrite Point Lighthouse. Retrieved from <https://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/eng/ministries/parks/canmore/heritage/lighthouses/amphitrite-point>
• 2. U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. (2010). Pub. 111: Lighthouses of the World.