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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

NameCap Rouge Lighthouse
CitySte-Rose-du-Nord
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.3745326, -70.5350235
Focal height15
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding landscape
Nearby attractionsSaguenay River, Saguenay National Park, hiking trails and scenic viewpoints
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range8