Port Dalhousie, Ont.

Photographer: Roy B. Westin

Front Range Light

Lighthouse History : In 1852, the Front Range light was constructed at Port Dalhousie. Positioned at the end of a 1500 foot long pier, on the East side of the channel, the tapered square wood tower helps guide vessels into the Port Dalhousie Harbor. The lighthouse has a day-mark of a white tower with a green base and lantern room. Automated in 1968, the light now produces a white signal from an aircraft type beacon.

The Rear Range light was first constructed in 1852. In 1893, a new light was constructed, replacing the original light, improving it's role as an Aid to Navigation. Five years later the new tower was struck by lightning and destroyed. In 1898, the destroyed lighthouse was replaced by the tower still standing today. This wood tower has an octagonal shape. It's day-mark is a white tower with a green lantern room. The light was automated in 1969 and now produces a white signal from an aircraft type beacon.

Port Dalhousie Range

Port Dalhousie, Ontario

Front Range

Built : 1852

Construction : Square, wood

Status : Active

Rear Range

Built : 1852, 1893, 1898

Construction : Octagonal, wood

Status : Active

Location : Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada

Access : Car - follow the QEW to St Catharines and take the Ontario Street Exit. Head North toward Lake Ontario. Just past Lakeport Rd turn left onto Old Lighthouse Rd and follow it to the end.

Photographer: Roy B. Westin

Rear Range Light