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Tête-à-la-BaleineLighthouse

MR62+54 Tête-à-la-Baleine, QC, Canada

Name and Location

The Tête-à-la-Baleine Lighthouse is located at the coordinates 50.6604811° N, 59.199683° W in Tête-à-la-Baleine, Quebec, Canada.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in 1874 during the construction era of the late 19th century with the goal of reducing shipwrecks in the area. Although it is no longer operational, it remains an important part of Canadian maritime history.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is unknown, and it has a range of unknown nautical miles. The structure stands at an impressive height of unknown, with a focal plane elevation of unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through unknown. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastline, rocky shores, and scenic vistas.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • From its vantage point, the lighthouse offers a stunning view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with its rocky shores, sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages.
  • The area is known for its unique ecosystem, with species such as unknown and unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

One notable former keeper was unknown, who served at the lighthouse for over 20 years and played a key role in maintaining its equipment and ensuring the safety of mariners. In 1882, the lighthouse played a crucial role in guiding the rescue efforts of a stranded whaling vessel.

Technical and Operational Details

The Tête-à-la-Baleine Lighthouse has been recognized as a significant cultural heritage site by unknown.

Further Information

Visitors can learn more about the lighthouse's history and operation by taking part in guided tours, which are available on weekends from unknown. Entrance fees apply, and visitors should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity. On-site facilities include unknown. The surrounding area offers several attractions, including unknown, which provide insight into the region's natural and cultural heritage.

Details

NameTête-à-la-BaleineLighthouse
CityTête-à-la-Baleine,Quebec
CountryCanada
Coordinates50.6604811, -59.199683
Year of construction1874
Events1882:thelighthouseplayedacrucialroleinguidingtherescueeffortsofastrandedwhalingvessel
Historic significanceguidingmarinersthroughthetreacherouswatersoftheGulfofSt.Lawrenceforoveracentury
Keeper storiesOnenotableformerkeeperwas[insertname],whoservedatthelighthouseforover20yearsandplayedakeyroleinmaintainingitsequipmentandensuringthesafetyofmariners
Storiesover20years
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height
Renovationseffortshavebeenmadetorestoreandpreservethisiconicstructureforfuturegenerations
Landscape typeruggedcoastline,rockyshores,andscenicvistas
View descriptionstunningviewoftheGulfofSt.Lawrence,withitsrockyshores,sandybeaches,andpicturesquefishingvillages
Facilities[insertrelevantamenities]
Light characteristic[insertpattern]
Light range[insertrange]nauticalmiles