Ballenas Island Light, Lighthouse in Nanoose Bay, Canada.
The white octagonal concrete tower of Ballenas Island Light rises 27 meters high with a red lantern at its peak near the Strait of Georgia.
The lighthouse began operations in 1900 with a wooden structure, which was later replaced by a concrete tower in 1917 under keeper William Henry Brown.
Maritime navigation practices in British Columbia rely on the distinct flash pattern of 0.2 seconds followed by 9.8 seconds of darkness.
The lighthouse operates through solar power under Canadian Coast Guard management, providing guidance to vessels within a range of 17 nautical miles.
Spanish explorer José María Narváez named the location Islas de las Ballenas in 1791 after observing numerous whales in the surrounding waters.
Location: Area E (Nanoose Bay)
GPS coordinates: 49.35057,-124.16026
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:12
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