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Kingston Lighthouse

8Q32+M8 Kingston, ON, Canada

Name and Location

The Kingston Lighthouse is located at the address "8Q32+M8 Kingston, ON, Canada," situated in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Its coordinates are -76.2492116, 44.3041709, marking the entrance to the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, no information is available on the specific year of construction or architect of this lighthouse. However, it can be inferred that the lighthouse was built during a significant era of lighthouse construction, as Kingston has been an important port since its early days.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information is available on the light characteristic of this lighthouse, including its pattern or range. The Kingston Lighthouse operates manually and serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners and pilots navigating the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Kingston Lighthouse is still operational. While it is open to visitors, access restrictions may apply due to security concerns. It operates manually, with no automation.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the vantage point of the lighthouse, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and the surrounding Kingston cityscape. The lighthouse stands at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, surrounded by lush greenery and urban development in the heart of Kingston.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are documented about the Kingston Lighthouse. However, it is worth noting that Kingston has a rich maritime history and may have stories surrounding its many lighthouses, including this one.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority responsible for the Kingston Lighthouse is not specified. It may be under the jurisdiction of Transport Canada or another relevant government agency.

Further Information

  • 1. Natural Resources Canada's CanVec dataset
  • 2. Local maritime historical records

Details

NameKingston Lighthouse
CityKingston
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.3041709, -76.2492116
Historic significanceimportant maritime structure supporting navigation on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system
Access descriptionopen to visitors, access restrictions may apply due to security concerns
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeurban development in the heart of Kingston
View descriptionpanoramic view of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and the surrounding Kingston cityscape
Automatedfalse