Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse (French: Phare de Cap-des-Rosiers) is a lighthouse near the village of Cap-des-Rosiers in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada.
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse | |
| Location | Gaspé Quebec Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°51′22.5″N 64°12′03.8″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1858 |
| Foundation | stone, up to 8' deep |
| Construction | limestone tower, faced with white marble |
| Automated | 1981 |
| Height | 34.1 metres (112 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern and trim |
| Heritage | national Historic Sites of Canada, classified federal heritage building of Canada |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 41.5 metres (136 ft) |
| Lens | first-order fresnel lens |
| Range | 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc W Flash 15 s; eclipse 5 s. Year round |
National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Official name | Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | May 18, 1974 |
| Reference no. | 75521 |
National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Official name | Lighttower, Highway 132, Gaspé, Quebec, Canada |
| Type | Classified Federal Heritage Building |
| Designated | March 31, 1994 |
| Reference no. | 4383 |
It was classified as a National Historic Site of Canada on June 11, 1973. It was listed as a Federal Heritage Building on March 31, 1994.
The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Canada, standing 34.1 metres (112 ft) tall. It is situated on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the top of a steep cliff. It is located at the mouth of the river, where it flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is open for tours in the summer season.
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