Parry Sound Lighthouse
73 Emily St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2P5, Canada
Name and Location
The Parry Sound Lighthouse is located at 73 Emily St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2P5, Canada.
Construction and History
The exact construction year of the lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th century. The lighthouse has played a significant role in Canadian maritime history, serving as a beacon for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the Georgian Bay.
Architecture and Materials
The Parry Sound Lighthouse is a typical example of a Canadian lighthouse design, with a cylindrical tower and a lantern room at the top. The tower stands approximately meters tall, with a focal plane height of . The lighthouse is constructed from unknown.
Light and Navigation
The Parry Sound Lighthouse originally had a light characteristic of , which was used to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of the Georgian Bay. Although the original light source is no longer in operation, the lighthouse still stands as an important landmark for navigation.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse through guided tours, which provide insight into the lighthouse's history and operations. The surrounding area offers scenic views of Parry Sound and the Georgian Bay.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding area offers scenic views of Parry Sound and the Georgian Bay.
Anecdotes and Folklore
The Parry Sound Lighthouse has played a significant role in Canadian maritime history, serving as a beacon for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the Georgian Bay. The lighthouse is also home to unknown.
Technical and Operational Details
The Parry Sound Lighthouse was automated in the mid-20th century, replacing its manual operation with a more reliable and efficient system.
Further Information
The Parry Sound Lighthouse is recognized as a national historic site by Heritage Canada and is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Details
Name | Parry Sound Lighthouse |
---|---|
City | Parry Sound |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 45.328999, -80.0364208 |
Historic significance | role in Canadian maritime history |
Stories | played a significant role in Canadian maritime history |
Architectural style | Canadian lighthouse design |
Construction material | brick, stone |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | guided tours |
Accessible | true |
View description | scenic views of Parry Sound and the Georgian Bay |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Automated | true |