Lighthouses
Fisgard Lighthouse
Thu, 08/13/2009 - 10:48 — dieter
A National Historic Site
The first lighthouse on Canada’s west coast is still in operation! There hasn’t been a keeper here since the light was automated in 1929, but every year many thousands of visitors step inside a real l9th century light, and capture some of the feeling of ships wrecked and lives saved.
Race Rocks Lighthouse
Thu, 08/13/2009 - 11:23 — dieter
Located appoximately one nautical mile from Rocky Point, the southern most tip of Vancouver Island, Race Rocks is the most southerly part of Canada on the Pacific Coast.
Trial Island Lighthouse
Thu, 08/13/2009 - 11:46 — dieter
The Lighthouse on Trial Island at the entrance to Victoria Harbour was constructed in 1906.
The long, narrow island is separated from the shore at the end of Marine Drive by only a short distance. The lighthouse can be viewed in the distance from the shore.
Portlock Point Lighthouse
Thu, 08/13/2009 - 11:54 — dieter
The Portlock Point Lighthouse was constructed on the eastern tip of Prevost Island in 1896, replacing a stake light that had existed there for about five years.
The area around the lighthouse is characterized by rocky bluffs and a coastal Douglas fir ecosystem. Both the land and waters surrounding the point are also protected and managed by Parks Canada.
Discovery Island Lighthouse
Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:24 — dieter
In 1886 the island’s first lighthouse was built on Pandora Hill, which is the highest point on the island.
Active Pass Lighthouse
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 11:41 — admin
The original Active Pass Lighthouse was installed on Georgina Point, Mayne Island in 1885. It’s modern day, concrete tower incarntion, was built in 1969.
Saturna Island Lighthouse
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 11:53 — adminThe Saturna Island (or East Point ) Lighthouse is a metal-framework, tower style lighthouse.
The grounds are not accessable to the public but can appreciated from the water.