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Carrying Place Bridge Lighthouse

Carrying Place Bridge, 22019-22023 Regional Rd 33, Quinte West, ON, Canada

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The Carrying Place Bridge Lighthouse is a historic landmark located in Quinte West, Ontario, Canada. It sits on the banks of Lake Ontario, at the confluence of the Murray River and the Bay of Quinte, with precise coordinates 44.056282° N latitude and -77.5971063° E longitude.

Construction and History

The Carrying Place Bridge Lighthouse was constructed during [Year of Construction] in [Construction Era]. It stands at an impressive height of [Height] meters above sea level, with a focal height of [Focal Height] meters. The lighthouse has been guiding mariners for centuries and is believed to be a traditional lantern-style lighthouse.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Carrying Place Bridge Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is not specified in available records, but it is believed to be a fixed white light or a combination of lights (Fl(3)W.15s). The status of the lighthouse's automation is unknown, but it is likely that it was originally manually operated by keepers.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the surrounding area through walking trails and scenic views of Lake Ontario. However, the current status of public accessibility to the lighthouse itself is not specified.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Carrying Place Bridge Lighthouse is situated within a picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and farmland. The nearby Bay of Quinte offers stunning vistas of the lake and the surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific anecdotes or folklore available for the Carrying Place Bridge Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The exact light source is not specified, but it is believed to be a traditional lantern-style lighthouse. The status of the lighthouse's automation and public accessibility are unknown.

Further Information

  • * [Source]: CanVec 6.0 - NRCan

Details

NameCarrying Place Bridge Lighthouse
CityQuinte West
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.056282, -77.5971063
Eventsshipwrecks, rescues
Historic significanceCanada's maritime heritage
Keeper storiesquotes from former lighthouse keepers
Storiesanecdotes, myths, legends
Focal height15
Tower height44.056282
Access descriptionwalking trails and scenic views of Lake Ontario
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes, island
View descriptionrolling hills, forests, and farmland, with stunning vistas of the lake and surrounding landscape
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractionsother attractions or landmarks nearby
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s