Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Rondeau East ...

01/16/05 10:24 AM

1-800-758-1444

Name: Rondeau East Pierhead Light

Also known as: Erieau East Pier Light

Also known as: Rondeau Harbour Range Front Light

Nearest Town or City:
Erieau, Ontario, Canada

Location: Rondeau Harbor, Lake Erie.

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Photo: Michel Forand

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard

Notes:
This light is operated seasonally. Until 1947, this tower was the front light of the Rondeau Harbour Range.

Tower Height: 36

Height of Focal Plane: 37

Characteristic and Range: Flashing red every four seconds.

Description of Tower: Square white skeleton tower with red lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1876

Date Present Tower Built: 1905

Tower Moved?
1891

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
This light is located at the end of the east pier in Erieau, near Rondeau Provincial Park. It can easily be seen and photographed from the west breakwater in Rondeau Harbour.