Pachena Point Light
Pachena Point Light, Heritage lighthouse in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Canada
The octagonal wooden tower rises 20 meters high on Vancouver Island, featuring a white exterior and red lantern visible from the Pacific Ocean.
The lighthouse construction began in 1907 following the Valencia shipwreck disaster, with John S. Richardson serving as the first keeper of the temporary beacon.
The name Pachena derives from the Nitinaht language, reflecting the connection to the Pacheedaht First Nations who inhabited these coastal lands.
The lighthouse operates with a first-order Fresnel lens that emits signals every 7.44 seconds, providing navigation guidance within a 14-nautical-mile range.
In October 2024, the lighthouse transitioned to automated operation after more than a century of continuous human staffing, marking the end of an era.
Location: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Height: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 48.72211,-125.09756
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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