Name and Location

The St. Jean Port Joli Lighthouse is located on the west coast of Canada, in the province of Quebec, overlooking the Saint Lawrence River.

2. Construction and History

Built in 1875 by the Canadian government, the St. Jean Port Joli Lighthouse was constructed to serve as a beacon for ships traveling up and down the Saint Lawrence River. The lighthouse is named after the nearby town of St. Jean Port Joli, which has a rich maritime history dating back to the early 18th century.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level, with a traditional black-and-white striped pattern characteristic of many Canadian lighthouses. It is constructed from concrete.

4. Light and Navigation

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Information on accessibility and visiting the St. Jean Port Joli Lighthouse was not provided in the given data sources.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information is available for this lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has a green light that shines every 6 seconds within a range of 6 nautical miles, and it is equipped with a foghorn that sounds every 30 seconds during periods of low visibility.

9. Further Information

Latitude: 47.2169187° N