Caribou Island Light, Federal heritage lighthouse in Thunder Bay District, Canada.
The white concrete tower rises 31.5 meters above Lake Superior, featuring six flying buttresses, a balcony, and a lantern with red accents.
Parliament allocated funds in 1884 for the construction of the lighthouse and fog trumpet, with operations beginning on August 26, 1886.
The lighthouse represents the maritime navigation heritage of Canada, marking the development of safe passage through Lake Superior's eastern waters.
The solar-powered lighthouse flashes white every 15 seconds and remains visible for 16 miles, guiding vessels through dangerous surrounding reefs.
Located on a small five-acre Lighthouse Island, the structure stands one mile west of Caribou Island's southern tip in remote Lake Superior waters.
Location: Thunder Bay District
Inception: 1886
GPS coordinates: 47.33968,-85.82589
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:47
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