Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse at Gibraltar Point on Toronto Islands, Canada
The hexagonal white brick structure with a red lantern reaches 82 feet in height and stands near Lake Ontario's entrance.
Built in 1808 under Upper Canada's Parliament authorization, this structure became the oldest standing lighthouse on the Great Lakes after 1813.
The lighthouse maintains its status as a protected site under the Ontario Heritage Act, representing maritime navigation history in the Great Lakes region.
Visitors need to take a ferry to Toronto Islands and walk approximately 2 kilometers to reach the lighthouse grounds.
The structure's first keeper, John Paul Radelmüller, met his death in 1815, leading to the discovery of bone fragments near the lighthouse in 1893.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1808
GPS coordinates: 43.61338,-79.38486
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:37
Canadian lighthouses guide ships through coastal waters since the 19th century. These maritime structures stand at strategic points from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Each lighthouse serves a specific navigation function and documents the evolution of Canadian seafaring.
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