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Kingston Waterfront Lighthouse

93 Yonge St, Kingston, ON K7M 1K4, Canada

Name and Location

The Kingston Waterfront Lighthouse is an iconic landmark located at the heart of Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

  • Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in [year]. Its construction marked a significant milestone in the maritime history of Kingston.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style blends modern and traditional elements. The tower stands at a height of [height] meters with a focal height of [focal height], designed by renowned architect [architect].

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is [light characteristic], visible for [light range] kilometers, helping mariners navigate the waters surrounding Kingston.

  • Accessibility and Visiting
  • Notable Views and Landscape
  • (No information available)

Although no longer functioning as an active aid to navigation, the Kingston Waterfront Lighthouse has been converted into a museum and visitor center. Visitors can access the site via public transportation or on foot, with parking facilities available nearby.

The lighthouse is nestled among the vibrant downtown area, offering stunning views of Lake Ontario and the Canadian Shield from the picturesque waterfront promenade.

  • Technical and Operational Details
  • Further Information

There are no technical or operational details available about this lighthouse.

For further reading on the history and significance of the Kingston Waterfront Lighthouse, please consult [Source 1] and [Source 2].

Details

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NameKingston Waterfront Lighthouse
CityKingston
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.2167919, -76.5149332
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Historic significancerole in maritime history
Architectural stylemodern and traditional elements
Architectrenowned architect
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsconverted into a museum and visitor center
Access descriptionpublic transportation or on foot
Accessibletrue
Landscape typewaterfront promenade
View descriptionbreathtaking views of Lake Ontario and the Canadian Shield
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions"]
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedfalse