Queen's Wharf Lighthouse

The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse is a wooden octagonal structure with three stories and a basement located near Fleet Street in Toronto. Its simple design reflects typical 19th-century maritime construction methods used for coastal navigation aids.

It was built in 1861 to replace an earlier structure from 1838 and guided ships into Toronto Harbour with a red light until operations ended in 1912. The lighthouse marked an important part of the city's maritime development during the 19th century.

The lighthouse represents Toronto's maritime heritage as one of only two remaining 19th-century lighthouses in the city, designed by Irish architect Kivas Tully.

The lighthouse stands near the Fleet Loop streetcar turning station and is easily accessible on foot. The exterior can be viewed freely, though interior access may be limited depending on current conditions.

In 1929, workers moved the entire wooden structure several hundred meters north to save it from harbor expansion plans. This unusual rescue effort allowed the lighthouse to survive in its new location.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1931

Official opening: 1931

GPS coordinates: 43.63580,-79.40500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22