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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

NameSainte-Barbe Lighthouse
CitySaint-Zotique
CountryCanada
Coordinates45.180532, -74.244345
Year of construction1890
Historic significanceaid to mariners for generations
Storiesdeeply intertwined with the lighthouse's significance
Focal height7.6
Tower height10.4
Renovationsautomation in the mid-20th century
Access descriptionVisitors can explore the surrounding area, including the picturesque town of Saint-Zotique.
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeriver, surrounding landscape
View descriptionsurrounding landscape and the river
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractionslocal history and folklore
Automatedtrue