Brockton Point Lighthouse

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Brockton Point Lighthouse is located in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. The light was first established at the location in 1890. A square tower, painted white with a red horizontal stripe, was built in 1914. The lighthouse was designed by William P. Anderson and has a red lantern and an arched base with a walkway underneath. The light has been officially inactive since 2008 but may still be displayed occasionally for decorative purposes.

Coordinates49.300917°N 123.117018°W / 49.300917; -123.117018
Constructed1890 (first)
Constructionmasonry
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Brockton Point Lighthouse
Brockton Point lighthouse
LocationBrockton Point
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates49.300917°N 123.117018°W / 49.300917; -123.117018
Tower
Constructed1890 (first)
Constructionmasonry
Automated1956
Height10.6 metres (35 ft)
Shapequadrangular tower with balcony and lantern atop an arched basement
Markingswhite tower with a horizontal red band, red lantern
OperatorCity of Vancouver (Stanley Park) [1]
Light
First lit1915 (current)
Deactivated2008
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The site is owned by the Canadian Coast Guard and has been managed by the Vancouver Park Board since 2006.[2][3]

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