Entrance Island (British Columbia)
Entrance Island is a small rocky island in the Strait of Georgia located 841 metres (2,759 ft) due north of Gabriola Island. Marine mammals such as harbour seals and Steller's sea lions use the island as a haul-out.
Entrance Island Lighthouse
 Entrance Island Light off Gabriola Island, Georgia Strait, British Columbia | |
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| Location | Gabriola Island Strait of Georgia British Columbia Canada |
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| Coordinates | 49°12′33″N 123°48′29″W / 49.209214°N 123.808105°W |
| Constructed | 1986 (first) |
| Construction | concrete tower (current) wooden tower (first) |
| Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern (current) square tower |
| Markings | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard [1] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1970 (current) |
| Focal height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
The Entrance Island Lighthouse is a manned light station. It was built in 1875 to guide ships into Nanaimo harbour from the Strait of Georgia, and is easily seen from the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay ferry. The Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry passes right by it.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southern British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- The Entrance Island Lighthouse The Gabriola Historical & Museum Society. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
External links
- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard
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