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La Martre Light

Nearest Town or City:	La Martre Quebec Canada
Location:	St. Lawrence River, Gaspé Peninsula, east of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.
Managing Organization:	Municipality of La Martre
Notes:	The keeper's house now serves as the town hall. This is the only non-automated lighthouse in Quebec; it is still operated by weights and cables.
Tower Height:	63
Description Tower:	Red, octagonal wooden tower.
Operational:	Yes
Date Established:	1876
Date Present Tower Built:	1906
Current Use:	Active aid to navigation, gift shop.
Open To Public:	Yes (guided tours).
Directions:	The lighthouse is on a steep hill in the village of La Martre (also known as Sainte-Marthe-de-Gaspé); it is easily accessible from Highway 132.
Characteristic Range:	Four white flashes every 30 seconds; range 17 nautical miles.
Height Focal Plane:	130
National Register:	No
Keepers:	Jean Gauthier (1876-1902); Auguste Leclerc (1902-1912); Joseph L’Italien (1912-1947); Paul-Roger Caron (1947-1972).
Alternate Name1:	Rivière à la Martre, La Martre de Gaspé
Alternate Name2:	River Martin Light
State:	Quebec
Country:	Canada
Museum:	A small museum on the site has exhibits on lighthouse history and equipment.
Earlier Towers:	1876: White, square wooden tower attached to the keeper's dwelling.

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