Managing Organization:
Point Clark Lighthouse National Historic Site
Telephone: 519-395-2494
Website: http://www.huronkinloss.com/lighthouse.htm
Notes:
This lighthouse was one of six "Imperial Towers" built in the late 1850s on Lake Huron. It was acquired by Parks Canada in 1967. The Township of Huron-Kinloss has an agreement with Parks Canada to operate the lightkeeper’s house as a local museum. The light station is a National Historic Site.
Tower Height: 87
Height of Focal Plane: 93
Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds.
Description of Tower: White, conical limestone tower with red lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1859
Date Present Tower Built: 1859
Current Use: Active aid to navigation, museum.
Open To Public? Yes.
Museum?
There is a museum in the keeper's dwelling, displaying local history and marine artifacts. The public can also climb the lighthouse tower. Open daily from mid-June to Labour Day 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Directions:
From Highway 21, take Huron Concession #2, follow to Huron Road and turn left, then right at Lighthouse Road.
Keepers: John Young (1859-?)
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