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Name: Pilier de Pierre Light  

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Also known as: Stone Pillar Light

Nearest Town or City:
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada

Location: Small island off the south shore of the Lower St. Lawrence River, east of Quebec City.


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Photo: Canadian Coast Guard, Quebec region
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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard

Tower Height: 34

Height of Focal Plane: 83

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 6 seconds; range 12 miles.

Description of Tower: Grey circular stone tower with a red lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1843

Date Present Tower Built: 1843

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
The island and lighthouse can be seen in the distance from the Halte les Piliers (rest stop) on Highway 132 west of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli.


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