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James Island Lighthouse

JJ8C+X4 North Saanich, BC, Canada

Name and Location

The James Island Lighthouse is located in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, situated on a small island off the coast of Vancouver Island.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the James Island Lighthouse is unknown. It is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century as part of the Canadian Coast Guard's efforts to establish a network of lighthouses along the country's coastline.

Architecture and Materials

The James Island Lighthouse stands approximately 6 meters (20 feet) tall, with an unknown focal height. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W, indicating a white light flashing three times every 15 seconds.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, information on the lighthouse's original lighting system or any subsequent upgrades is unavailable.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the James Island Lighthouse by boat or kayak from North Saanich. The lighthouse is not open to the public for guided tours or self-guided visits due to its remote location and sensitive environmental conditions.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The James Island Lighthouse was originally operated manually by a keeper, but it has since been automated. The exact date of automation is unknown.

Further Information

Details

NameJames Island Lighthouse
CityNorth Saanich
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.6174778, -123.3797125
Historic significancetestament to Canada's maritime heritage
Storiesreliance on speculation and limited information
Tower height6
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby boat or kayak from North Saanich
Landscape typeisland
View descriptionrocky coast, dunes, island
Guided toursfalse
Light characteristicFl (3) W
Automatedtrue