Name and Location

The Little Current Lighthouse is located in Little Current, Ontario, Canada, on the shores of Lake Huron.

Construction and History

The Little Current Lighthouse was built in 1896 to replace an earlier structure that had been destroyed by a storm. The new lighthouse was constructed using locally quarried limestone and stood at an impressive height of 34 meters (112 feet). Its distinctive red-and-white striped design was designed to make it easily visible from a distance.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its unique red-and-white striped design, which makes it easily visible from a distance. It was constructed using locally quarried limestone.

Light and Navigation

The Little Current Lighthouse emits a white light that is visible for approximately 18 miles (29 kilometers). The light is displayed every 10 seconds and has a range of 1.2 nautical miles (2.3 kilometers). Its unique optics system uses a Fresnel lens to magnify the light, making it more visible in low-visibility conditions.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Little Current Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was originally powered by a coal-fired foghorn, which was later replaced with a more modern electric system. A keeper's residence was also built adjacent to the tower, where a family of three would reside and maintain the light. The lighthouse was automated in 1989, marking the end of an era for the keepers who had called the structure home.

Further Information

The Little Current Lighthouse has undergone restoration efforts to preserve its historic integrity. The coordinates available are: Latitude: 45.985109, Longitude: -81.9279702. Type: Point. Properties: @id: node/1380974229, fixme: could be a beacon with a light, man_made: lighthouse, source: NRCan-CanVec-7.0.