Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse
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Name and Location
The Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse is located in Port-Cartier, Quebec, Canada, situated at an address of 87XJRXFV+XH on the island of Grande Île du Grand Caouis, a small rocky outcropping off the coast of Sept-Rivières, Côte-Nord, Quebec. Its official name is Ile du Grand Caouis.
Construction and History
The Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse was built in unknown with an architectural style that reflects its purpose as a beacon for mariners. Unfortunately, no information is available on the architect or builder responsible for the lighthouse's construction.
Architecture and Materials
No information is available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse.
Light and Navigation
The light emitted by the Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse has a range of 7 nautical miles and follows a characteristic pattern of Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a white light flashing three times every 15 seconds. Its height is approximately 45 meters (147 feet), with a focal height of unknown.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse is an automated aid, with no information available on its manual operation in the past. The public can access the lighthouse through guided tours or self-guided visits.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors to the Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding coastline and the St. Lawrence River.
Technical and Operational Details
The Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse continues to serve as an aid to navigation for mariners and is also used as a tourist attraction. It stands on a small rocky outcropping in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Côte-Nord region.
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Details
Name | Ile du Grand Caouis Lighthouse |
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City | Port-Cartier |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 49.8248898, -67.0060045 |
Events | Shipwrecks or rescues |
Tower height | 45 |
Access description | Guided tours or self-guided visits |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | Rocky outcropping in the middle of the St. Lawrence River |
View description | Breathtaking view of the surrounding coastline and St. Lawrence River |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | Toilets, Café, Gift shop |
Nearby attractions | Other attractions or landmarks nearby |
Light characteristic | Fl (3) W.15s |
Light range | 7 |
Automated | true |