Big Tub Lighthouse, Federal heritage lighthouse on Bruce Peninsula, Canada.
The hexagonal wooden lighthouse stands 12 meters tall, featuring white paint with red accents and an automated red light for maritime navigation.
Built in 1885 for $675, the lighthouse helped vessels navigate through the dangerous waters between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
The lighthouse demonstrates the maritime development of Bruce Peninsula, with numerous lighthouse keepers maintaining this vital navigation structure until 1952.
Located at the end of Highway 6 near Tobermory, the site offers parking spaces and access to glass-bottom boat tours of nearby shipwrecks.
The waters surrounding the lighthouse contain multiple shipwrecks, making it a primary destination for scuba diving enthusiasts.
Location: Northern Bruce Peninsula
Inception: 1885
Height: 12 m
Website: http://brucecoastlighthouses.com/lighthouses/big-tub-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 45.25768,-81.67278
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:51
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