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BonillaIslandLighthouse

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Name and Location

Bonilla Island Lighthouse
Location: Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada (53.4925577° N, -130.6372789° W)

Construction and History

The Bonilla Island Lighthouse was built in the late 19th century as part of a series of coastal aids installed by the Canadian government to improve maritime safety. The exact year of construction is unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse was likely constructed using locally sourced materials such as wood and stone.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, but details on height, focal height, and light range are unavailable.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by boat or kayak during daylight hours, but the interior is not open to the public due to safety concerns.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Bonilla Island Lighthouse stands sentinel over the rugged coastline, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and surrounding islands. The view from the lighthouse is a testament to the natural beauty of this remote corner of Canada.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are available about the lighthouse or its former keepers.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with limited facilities available on-site.

Further Information

  • Nearby attractions: Kitkatla, British Columbia (a small coastal town), Bonilla Island Provincial Park (a remote wilderness park offering camping, hiking, and fishing opportunities)

Details

NameBonillaIslandLighthouse
CityKitkatla,BritishColumbia
CountryCanada
Coordinates53.4925577, -130.6372789
Year of constructionLate19thCentury
EventsNoneavailable
Historic significanceImprovingmaritimesafety
Keeper storiesNoneavailable
StoriesNoneavailable
Architectural styleUnknown
ArchitectUnknown
Construction materialWoodandstone
Focal heightUnavailable
Tower heightUnavailable
RenovationsUnknown
Landscape typeRockyshores,denseforests,sandybeaches
View descriptionBreathtakingviewsofsurroundingwatersandislands
FacilitiesLimitedfacilitiesavailable
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light rangeUnavailable