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Name: Gore Bay Light

Also known as: Janet Head Light

Nearest Town or City:
Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada

Location: Manitoulin Island, North Channel, Lake Huron.


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Photo: Michel Forand

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard (structure privately owned).

Notes:
Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world.

Tower Height: 35

Height of Focal Plane: 49

Characteristic and Range: Oc W 5s (flash 3s, eclipse 2s), visible for 12 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White, wooden square pyramidal tower attached to dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1879

Date Present Tower Built: 1879

Current Use: Private home, active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? no

Directions:
At the end of Water Street in Gore Bay. The lighthouse is occupied by the owners of an adjacent campground and has a gift shop.

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