Sainte-Barbe Lighthouse
5QJ4+67 Saint-Zotique, QC, Canada
Name and Location
The Sainte-Barbe Lighthouse is located in Quebec, Canada, at 5QJ4+67 Saint-Zotique, QC, Canada.
Construction and History
The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed that the lighthouse was built in the late 19th century. Its original purpose was to guide ships through the treacherous waters of the Saint Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.
Architecture and Materials
The Sainte-Barbe Lighthouse is a relatively small structure, standing at approximately meters tall. Its architecture is characteristic of lighthouses from that era, with a distinctive tower shape and a lantern room at the top. The building materials used in its construction are thought to be, which have endured the test of time.
Light and Navigation
The Sainte-Barbe Lighthouse was originally equipped with a light, which emitted a pattern. The light's range and focal height are believed to be approximately meters and meters, respectively.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can explore the surrounding area, including the picturesque town of Saint-Zotique. However, due to its remote location and private ownership, the lighthouse itself is not open to the public.
Notable Views and Landscape
The nearby offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the river. Visitors can also explore the local history and folklore, which are deeply intertwined with the lighthouse's significance.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No information available for this section.
Technical and Operational Details
As technology advanced, the lighthouse underwent automation in the mid-20th century. This transition reduced the need for human intervention, making it easier to maintain and ensure the light's continued operation.
Further Information
- * National Geographic Canada
- * Canadian Lighthouses Database
Details
Name | Sainte-Barbe Lighthouse |
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City | Saint-Zotique |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 45.180532, -74.244345 |
Year of construction | 1890 |
Historic significance | aid to mariners for generations |
Stories | deeply intertwined with the lighthouse's significance |
Focal height | 7.6 |
Tower height | 10.4 |
Renovations | automation in the mid-20th century |
Access description | Visitors can explore the surrounding area, including the picturesque town of Saint-Zotique. |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | river, surrounding landscape |
View description | surrounding landscape and the river |
Facilities | toilets, cafe, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | local history and folklore |
Automated | true |