Canada’s Lighthouses: Carmanah Point Lighthouse

Carmannah Point Lighthouse

 

BC’s Carmanah Point Light Station is a lighthouse on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island at the entrance from the Pacific Ocean to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The Carmanah Point Light Station was established in 1891. The first light was built of wood and was attached to the keeper’s housing. The present tower was built in 1920 of concrete and remains in operation. 

Navigation

Latitude 48° 36″ 41′
Longitude -124° 45″ 4′
Format DD DMS
Body of water Pacific Ocean
Height Above Water 0 feet

View location by map:  http://marinas.com/map/index.php?infowindowcategory=marina&infowindowid=1605

 

Have you visited this lighthouse or cruised the waters in the Strait of Juan de Fuca?
If so please send us your experiences / photos / videos.  We’ll be happy to share them on our social media communities.

Terri Hodgson  thodgson@kerrwil.com

 

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