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Havre-Saint-PierreLighthouse

1265 Rue Boréale, Havre-Saint-Pierre, QC G0G 1P0, Canada

Name and Location

The Havre-Saint-Pierre Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada, situated at an elevation of approximately 50.2416563° N latitude and -63.5952735° W longitude.

2. Construction and History

Dating back to unknown, this historic lighthouse played a crucial role in guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. For centuries, its beacon shone bright, warning ships of impending dangers and providing vital navigation assistance to sailors traversing the region.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Havre-Saint-Pierre Lighthouse boasts a distinctive architectural design, characterized by unknown. Standing at an impressive height of unknown, this striking structure is an iconic landmark in the town's skyline. Its sturdy foundation and reinforced walls ensured its ability to withstand harsh weather conditions and strong sea breezes.

4. Light and Navigation

As a functional lighthouse, it was equipped with unknown. The tower's lantern room housed a powerful light source, which was designed to be visible from afar, providing vital guidance to mariners. The surrounding area is marked by unknown.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area is marked by unknown, offering a unique perspective on the lighthouse's significance in the region.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No information available.

8. Technical and Operational Details

As a functional lighthouse, it was equipped with unknown. The tower's lantern room housed a powerful light source, which was designed to be visible from afar, providing vital guidance to mariners.

9. Further Information

  • Sources:
  • NRCan-CanVec-10.0

Details

NameHavre-Saint-PierreLighthouse
CityHavre-Saint-Pierre
CountryCanada
Coordinates50.2416563, -63.5952735
Year of construction[insertdate]
Events
Historic significanceplayedacrucialroleinguidingmarinersthroughthetreacherouswatersoftheGulfofSt.Lawrence
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Architectural style[insertdescriptivedetails]
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Focal height
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typemaritimeheritage
View descriptionthetown'sskyline
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