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1242 Sailors Encampment Dr, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0, Canada

Name and Location

The Richards Landing Lighthouse is located at 1242 Sailors Encampment Dr, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0, Canada.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in unknown to serve as a beacon for ships navigating the St. Marys River and Lake Superior. Its strategic location at the entrance to the Soo Locks, one of the busiest shipping channels in North America, made it an essential aid to navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The Richards Landing Lighthouse is a unknown structure with a unknown meter tall tower and a focal height of unknown. Its exterior has been designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions prevalent in the region.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is unknown, providing mariners with a clear indication of their position. Until its automation in unknown, the lighthouse was operated by a dedicated team of keepers who maintained the light, fog signal, and other navigation aids.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Richards Landing Lighthouse is open to visitors during unknown and offers guided tours by appointment. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape from the lighthouse's observation deck.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can take in the breathtaking views of Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape from the lighthouse's observation deck.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is still an important aid to navigation, although it no longer requires manual operation. It was considered a significant cultural and historical landmark, holding unknown from unknown.

Further Information

For more information on the Richards Landing Lighthouse, please visit: unknown.

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Coordinates46.2625107, -84.1010844