Ile Parisienne Light

Île Parisienne Light is a hexagonal concrete lighthouse located on the southwest tip of Île Parisienne in Whitefish Bay. The tower rises to about 54 feet and is topped with a distinctive ten-sided red lantern and a beaver-shaped weathervane.

The lighthouse was built in 1911 to guide ships through the treacherous waters of Lake Superior toward the Soo Locks and support regional shipping commerce. In 1991 it received recognition as a Federal Heritage building, acknowledging its role in Ontario's maritime navigation history.

The lighthouse received recognition as a Federal Heritage building in 1991, marking its importance in Ontario's maritime navigation history.

The lighthouse remains closed to the public as it operates with automated solar-powered systems in an active shipping corridor with heavy traffic. The best views are from the water or nearby vantage points along the shoreline.

In July 1920, three bodies from the shipwreck John Owen washed ashore on Île Parisienne and were buried on the island, marking a tragic moment in the lake's maritime history. This event serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers sailors faced on these waters.

Location: Unorganized North Algoma

Inception: January 1, 1911

GPS coordinates: 46.64526,-84.72406

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05