Standing guard on the shores of Lake Huron, the Point Clark Lighthouse, built between 1855 and 1859, is part of an important system of “Imperial” lighthouses on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Visit the still-functioning 24 m/78 ft limestone tower to see the 12-sided lantern that shines a bright light on the historical significance of lighthouses to Great Lakes navigation. Nearby, the lightkeeper’s house museum illuminates the lives led on lonely shores.
Built between 1855 and 1859, the Point Clark Lighthouse is one of the first imperial tower style lighthouses to be erected along the Great Lakes. Built by John Brown, it’s one of the few on the Great Lakes to be made primarily from stone.
Acquired by Parks Canada in 1967, it is now a commemoration to the vital role lighthouses played in navigating the Great Lakes. Fast forward to 2009 where it was one of six lighthouses from across the country to be featured on a postage stamp!
The Point Clark Lighthouse stands 26.5 metres tall. While you can only admire it from the outside this year, you can plan a future visit to climb the 114 steps to the top for amazing views of the Lake Huron shoreline. I’d still recommend visiting this year as it’s located on one of the best beaches in Ontario!