Pill Point Lighthouse
XW89+78 Ecoole, BC, Canada
Name and Location
The Pill Point Lighthouse is located in Ecoole, British Columbia, Canada, serving as an important navigational aid for mariners traversing the Pacific coast.
2. Construction and History
The lighthouse was constructed in 1989, making it a relatively modern structure. Its design reflects the typical style of lighthouses built during this era, but the exact architect or architectural style are unknown.
3. Architecture and Materials
The Pill Point Lighthouse stands at a height of 11 meters (36 feet). While its focal height and light range are not available, it features a radar reflector as an additional function. The lighthouse's design is characterized by simplicity and functionality.
4. Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a Fl (red) light with a period of 4 seconds, consisting of three white flashes followed by a 3.5-second pause.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach the Pill Point Lighthouse via an unnamed road in Alberni-Clayoquot A, BC V0R 2B0, Canada. Please note that specific opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not available.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastal terrain, with towering trees and dense vegetation. The view from the lighthouse would likely offer a stunning panorama of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent coastline.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No significant historical events or stories about former keepers could be found for the Pill Point Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The status of automation is unclear. The lighthouse may still be manually operated or have been automated at some point in its history.
9. Further Information
The Pill Point Lighthouse has been recognized as an important part of Canada's navigational history, but it does not hold any specific heritage designation.
Details
Name | Pill Point Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 48.9657485, -125.0817411 |
Year of construction | 1989 |
Tower height | 11 |
Access description | unnamed road in Alberni-Clayoquot A, BC V0R 2B0, Canada |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rugged coastal terrain |
View description | stunning panorama of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent coastline |
Guided tours | false |
AIS Radar | true |
Light characteristic | Fl (red) light |