Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Notes:
This lighthouse is virtually identical to the front range light, and is located on a hill about 2,371 feet behind the front range light. This light was originally 1,650 feet from its present site; it was relocated in 1906.
Tower Height: 34
Height of Focal Plane: 66
Characteristic and Range: Fixed green.
Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower with red trim, red vertical stripe facing the range alignment.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1900: 1883: White slatwork beacon.
Date Established: 1900
Date Present Tower Built: 1903
Tower Moved?
1906
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
Rankin Street, off Highway 21 in Southampton, leads to the Saugeen River Range Lights.
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