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CH59+QJ Baie-Saint-Paul, QC, Canada

Name and Location

The Pointe de la Prairie Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada. Its official name is simply "Pointe de la Prairie."

2. Construction and History

Unfortunately, no information is available on the year of construction or construction era for this historic lighthouse.

3. Architecture and Materials

No details are publicly disclosed about the architectural style or materials used in the construction of the Pointe de la Prairie Lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a white light with a range of 16 kilometers, exhibiting a Fl(2)W.15s light characteristic, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

  • Visitors can enter the lighthouse and take guided tours.
  • The site offers parking facilities on-site.
  • Opening hours, entrance fees, and on-site facilities are not specified.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on a rocky point overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

While no specific stories or anecdotes are publicly available, it is said that the lighthouse has been an important landmark for local fishermen and sailors for generations.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually and serves as a major aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Saint Lawrence River. No information is available on AIS/Radar installation or nautical chart references.

9. Further Information

No notable nearby attractions are mentioned, but visitors can reach the site by car or bus, with parking facilities available on-site. The lighthouse's heritage status and managing authority are not specified.

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Coordinates47.4094406, -70.4308916