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- Little Lighthouse on the Prairie. The coasts don’t have a monopoly on lighthouses! Case in point, this handsome riverside beacon snapped by Reba Meyer of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.
- End of the Road. Take Prince Edward Island’s Route 209 to its very end, and you’ll find the Point Prim Lighthouse standing proudly at the edge of the shore.
- East Coast Icon. You can almost hear the cries of the gulls in Cindy Mulvihill’s spectacular photo of the Cape Spear Lighthouse in Newfoundland. The landmark 1836 structure is a must-see east coast attraction.
- A Landlocked Lighthouse? “This lighthouse may seem a little unusual, since unlike all other lighthouses it is not by the water,” writes Zubair Hossain.
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid, for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways.
Learn about the history and function of lighthouses, from ancient beacons to modern towers, and how they guide mariners through coastal waters. Explore the different types, shapes, colours, and patterns of lighthouse lights and signals.
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Lighthouses in Canada. With the world's longest coastline and more lakes than the rest of the world combined, Canada is also home to more than 750 lighthouses and long range lights. The Government of Canada has identified some of these scenic landmarks as surplus lighthouses.
The lighthouse, a national historic site, is one of the most photographed and recognizable landmarks in the entire Lower Mainland. The waters around Lighthouse Park is a Rockfish Protection Area, and the park is a favourite spot for picnicking.
