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Managing Organization:
Forillon National Park
Telephone: 418-368-5505
Website: http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/pn-np/qc/forillon/index_e.asp
Contact Address Information:
122 Gaspé Boulevard
Gaspé
Quebec, G4X 1A9, Canada
Tower Height: 42
Height of Focal Plane: 350
Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds; range 12 miles.
Description of Tower: White, octagonal concrete tower with a red lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1873: 30-foot tall square tower with dwelling attached; destroyed by fire in 1890. 1892: 46-foot tall square tower rising from the roof of the keeper's dwelling.
Date Established: 1873
Date Present Tower Built: 1950
Date Automated: 1972
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
The lighthouse is located in Forillon National Park, which is primarily used by hikers and campers. From the town of Gaspé, follow Highway 132 Ouest to the village of Cap-aux-Os. About a mile past the village, follow signs for “Forillon - South Area” to the entrance gate (admission fee in 2002: $4.00/day). The way to the lighthouse begins at the end of the road, about 3 miles past the gate. Limited parking available. Two different itineraries are possible: a 2.5-mile long hiking path, which should be attempted only by experienced hikers; and an unpaved road, which is more direct (approx. 1.5 miles) but still pretty tough: the last stretch (2000 ft) before reaching the lighthouse is a long uphill climb. Both the path and the old road provide breathtaking views over Gaspé Bay. (Thanks to Michel Forand.)
Keepers: Charles Esnouf (1873-?), Eylmer Langlois (1959-1972)
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