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615 Queen St, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y7, Canada

Name and Location

The Fredericton Lighthouse stands tall in the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, at an elevation of 5 stories high. Its official name is not specified, but it is commonly referred to as the "Fredericton Lighthouse" due to its prominent location.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Fredericton Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse served as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Saint John River and surrounding waters.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a wooden structure with a pyramidal roof painted red, giving it a striking visual presence. The building is divided into five levels, with a distinctive white facade that reflects the building's maritime heritage.

Light and Navigation

Although the Fredericton Lighthouse was once used as an aid to navigation, its current status is uncertain. The lighthouse's original purpose has been replaced by modern technology and more efficient navigation systems.

Accessibility and Visiting

The location of the Fredericton Lighthouse at 45.9620125° N latitude and -66.6376094° W longitude makes it an important landmark for local boat traffic and water-based activities.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

No technical or operational details available.

Further Information

  • * Geonames: "Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada" (place ID: ChIJq9NI9Q0ipEwR_cHBq6HY1dg)
  • * OpenStreetMap: Way 754095162

Details

NameUnknown
CityFredericton
CountryCanada
Coordinates45.9620125, -66.6376094
Historic significancevital aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Saint John River and surrounding waters
Storiesreplace by modern technology and more efficient navigation systems
Architectural stylewooden
Construction material"wooden"
Landscape typeriverine
View description
Nearby attractions["Saint John River","OpenStreetMap: Way 754095162"]
Automatedfalse