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Nearest Town or City:	Hamilton Ontario Canada
Location:	Burlington Canal, Lake Ontario.
Managing Organization:	Beach Canal Lighthouse Group
Notes:	The first lighthouse in this spot burned down in a fire ignited by the sparks of a passing steamship. This lighthouse has been abandoned for many years and is in poor condition, but the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group is working for its restoration. It was built by John Brown, who also built Canada's famous "Imperial Towers."
Tower Height:	55
Description Tower:	Conical limestone tower.
Operational:	No
Date Established:	1837
Date Present Tower Built:	1858
Current Use:	Under restoration.
Open To Public:	Grounds only.
Directions:	East Port Drive in Hamilton passes this lighthouse. There is a small parking area near the lighthouse.
Other Buildings:	1 1/2 story brick keeper's house.
Height Focal Plane:	0
National Register:	No
Keepers:	William Nicholson (1837-?), Thomas Campbell (?), George Thompson (1846-1875)
Alternate Name1:	Burlington Main Light
State:	Ontario
Country:	Canada
Date Deactivated:	1961
Earlier Towers:	1837: 54-foot octagonal wooden tower, burned down in 1856.

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