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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

NameIle du Grand Caouis Lighthouse
CityPort-Cartier
CountryCanada
Coordinates49.8248898, -67.0060045
EventsShipwrecks or rescues
Tower height45
Access descriptionGuided tours or self-guided visits
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeRocky outcropping in the middle of the St. Lawrence River
View descriptionBreathtaking view of the surrounding coastline and St. Lawrence River
Guided tourstrue
FacilitiesToilets, Café, Gift shop
Nearby attractionsOther attractions or landmarks nearby
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range7
Automatedtrue