Chantry Island Lighthouse. Southampton Ontario. Built in 1859, one of
Come out to breathtaking Southampton Ontario and take in the sights and sounds of Chantry Island. Take a tour of the Light Keeper's Cottage and climb the 106 steps to the top of the lighthouse tower for an unparalleled view of the area. The island is also a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary. With approximately 50,000 birds on the island during.
Chantry Island Light Lighthouse in Southampton, ON, Canada lighthouse
The Chantry Island Lighthouse, officially known as Chantry Island Lightstation Tower, is a lightstation on Chantry Island, off the coast of Southampton, Ontario in Lake Huron. It was constructed in the years 1855 through to 1859, by John Brown of Thorold, Ontario, under the authority of the Province of Canada and is recognized as one of the six Imperial Towers.
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The Chantry Island light was completed in four years, with the light first shining on April 1, 1859. Constructed of limestone and granite, topped with a lantern room of cast iron, copper alloys and glass, the Chantry Island light stands at 86 feet, and originally had a fixed light. The lens was a 2 nd Order light imported from the Louis Sautter.
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Chantry Island Lighthouse was automated in 1954, and three years later the island was declared a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary. When Jean Davies returned to her childhood vacation spot after being absent from the island for many years, the condition of the keeper's dwelling made her "heart sick." With no upkeep, the dwelling roof, and.
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Light Keeper's Cottage & Grounds Restoration. For almost 100 years (1859 - 1954), light keepers lived on the island to keep the light burning for mariners on the lake. When the lighthouse lamp was converted to electricity in 1954, a light keeper was no longer needed. The buildings were left neglected and suffered at the hands of vandals.
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Duncan McGregor Lambert took on the post of first official light-keeper at Chantry Island in 1858 and moved here with family. Lamberts cultivated the island, developed pasture for the dairy cow, plantated fruit trees, herbs and vegetable garden. The light-keeper's dwelling, other living quarters and storage sheds were built.
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The Chantry Island Lighthouse was one of these completed and it was lit on April 1, 1859. The lighthouse stands 86 ft. Above water level and is 80 ft. High from its base to the light's center. The lantern room of the lighthouse was fitted with a Fresnel lens built and transported from Paris, France. The first fuel used was sperrm whale oil.
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First stop, the Chantry Island Lighthouse. Take a boat ride out to Chantry Island, about a mile away from the shoreline of the Saugeen River in Southampton. Once you have arrived, check out a light keeper's home, hidden on the inside of the Chantry Island Lighthouse. Next, climb the 106 steps to the top of the lighthouse for an unforgettable.
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TOURS CANCELLED FOR 2021. Accessible only by tourboat, Chantry Island sits about a kilometre off the shore of Southampton. The lighthouse is a sister to the one at Point Clark, but take note of the subtle differences. Chantry Island, for instance, has 106 steps to the top. Tours to this lighthouse must be pre-booked and pre-paid; only.
Chantry Island Lighthouse and Lightkeepers cottage on Lake Huron
Chantry Island Lighthouse. Chantry Island is located approximately two kilometres southwest of the Saugeen River on Lake Huron. Posing a threat to sailing ships, an impressive Imperial lighthouse was built in 1859 alongside the lightkeeper's quarters and a boat house. Standing at 26 metres (86 feet) above water level, the lantern room was.
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The Chantry Island Lighthouse, officially known as Chantry Island Lightstation Tower, is a lightstation on Chantry Island, off the coast of Southampton, Ontario in Lake Huron. It was constructed in the years 1855 through to 1859, by John Brown of Thorold, Ontario, under the authority of the Province of Canada and is recognized as one of the six Imperial Towers.
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Chantry Island is where to go if you want to feel like a modern-day explorer.. Once on the island, climb the 107 steps in the lighthouse tower to reach the lightroom for an incredible view of.
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Chantry Island Lighthouse was a response to the public calls for navigational aids in the treachery waters and was one of the earliest towers built on the Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay. These lighthouses, initially approved to the count of 11 were called Imperial Towers. The title 'Imperial' primarily reflects the British imperial.
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Call or book today. 1-800-668-2746. Book a virtual appointment. Visit Chantry Island, a migratory sanctuary and heritage lighthouse.
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We offer tours of Chantry Island throughout the summer season from May 29 until September 12. contact us by email to book a tour. Skip to content. Call: 519-797-5862 Toll Free: 1-866-797-5862. You can enjoy the tour without climbing the 107 steps in the Lighthouse tower. However, when you do reach the light room, you will always remember the.
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