Cap Rouge Lighthouse
9FF7+RX Ste-Rose-du-Nord, QC, Canada
Name and Location
The Cap Rouge Lighthouse is located in Ste-Rose-du-Nord, Quebec, Canada, situated at the coordinates (48.3745326° N, -70.5350235° W).
Construction and History
Unfortunately, information on the year of construction and the era in which the lighthouse was built is unavailable.
Architecture and Materials
The Cap Rouge Lighthouse's architectural style and design are not publicly known. Details about the construction materials used to build the lighthouse are also unavailable.
Light and Navigation
The light range of the Cap Rouge Lighthouse is approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles), with a light characteristic pattern of Fl(3)W.15s (three flashing white lights every 15 seconds). The focal height of the lighthouse is 15 meters (49.2 feet).
Accessibility and Visiting
Unfortunately, information on whether the lighthouse is automated or manually operated is unavailable. The public can visit the site, but details about guided tours, on-site facilities, and opening hours are not publicly available.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Cap Rouge Lighthouse stands at the entrance to the Saguenay Fjord, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The fjord itself is a significant natural wonder, with its narrow, winding channel carved by ancient glaciers.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers are available for this location.
Technical and Operational Details
Unfortunately, there is no information available on the technical and operational details of the Cap Rouge Lighthouse.
Further Information
For more information on the Cap Rouge Lighthouse or other maritime aids to navigation, please consult relevant sources such as NRCan-CanVec-7.0, local tourism authorities, or online resources like Wikipedia (if available).
Details
Name | Cap Rouge Lighthouse |
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City | Ste-Rose-du-Nord |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 48.3745326, -70.5350235 |
Focal height | 15 |
View description | breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape |
Nearby attractions | Saguenay River, Saguenay National Park, hiking trails and scenic viewpoints |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 8 |