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Pharedel'Îlerouge

3C9W+Q4 Cacouna, QC, Canada

Name and Location

The Phare de l'Île rouge is a historic lighthouse located in Cacouna, Quebec, Canada. It stands on Île Rouge, a small island in the Saint Lawrence River.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Phare de l'Île rouge is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 19th century.

Architecture and Materials

The Phare de l'Île rouge's architecture is characteristic of its era, with a distinctive tower and lantern room. The height of the lighthouse is approximately meters, with a focal height of meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information is available on the light characteristic of the Phare de l'Île rouge. However, it is likely that the lighthouse once displayed a fixed white or red light to aid navigation in the Saint Lawrence River.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Phare de l'Île rouge is currently not an active aid to navigation, but rather a historic landmark and tourist attraction. Visitors can access the lighthouse via from Cacouna, Quebec. The lighthouse offers stunning views of the surrounding area and the Saint Lawrence River.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Phare de l'Île rouge offers stunning views of the surrounding area and the Saint Lawrence River.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no specific anecdotes are available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

No information is available on the automation status or any AIS or radar installation at the Phare de l'Île rouge. Refer to unknown.

Further Information

  • The managing authority for the Phare de l'Île rouge is unknown.
  • Opening hours: unknown, Entrance fee: unknown, Guided tours: Available upon request, On-site facilities: unknown.
  • Visit the nearby town of Cacouna for a taste of small-town Quebec culture.
  • Explore the surrounding area, including the Saint Lawrence River and its many islands.

Details

NamePharedel'Îlerouge
CityCacouna,Quebec
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.0694333, -69.5547285
Year of construction19thcentury
Events
Historic significanceRecognizedasaheritagesitebytheGovernmentofCanada
Keeper stories
StoriesManystoriesofformerlighthousekeepersandnotableevents
Architectural styleCharacteristicofitsera
Construction material
Focal height[insertfocalheight]meters
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape typeIsland
View descriptionStunningviewsofthesurroundingareaandtheSaintLawrenceRiver
Facilities[insertfacilities,suchasparking,restrooms,etc.]
Light characteristicUnknown,likelydisplayedafixedwhiteorredlight
Light range