Name and Location

The Zero Rock Lighthouse is located on the southeastern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, near Saanich. Its official name is Zero Rock Lighthouse, with coordinates -123.2918964, 48.5236516.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the year of construction or the era in which the lighthouse was built. The managing authority for this lighthouse is Natural Resources Canada.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available on the architect or architectural style used to build the Zero Rock Lighthouse. Additionally, the construction materials used are not specified.

Light and Navigation

The Zero Rock Lighthouse stands at a height of 8 meters (26.2 feet) with a focal height of 8 meters (26.2 feet). Its light range is approximately 7 nautical miles (12.96 kilometers), with a characteristic of Fl (3) W.15s.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse remains operational for navigation purposes, but it is not open to the public for visits.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and coastal landscape. The lighthouse is situated near the coastline, with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding hills.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no available anecdotes or folklore related to the Zero Rock Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates autonomously and remains functional for navigation purposes. No information is available on AIS or radar installation, nor is it mentioned in nautical chart references (G 5336).

Further Information

• US NGA Pub. 111. 2010-09-02.