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Cap Alright

Le phare du Cap Alright, aussi appelé le phare de l'Échouerie, du nom d'une plage située tout près, a été construit en 1928. On le trouve dans le village de Havre-aux-Maisons aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine. Il est toujours actif.

Cap Alright Lighthouse. Established in 1928, this small light that we find in Havre-aux-Maisons village, is still active.

Nearest Town or City:Havre-aux-Maisons Quebec Canada
Location:Ile du Havre au Maison, Iles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands), Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Managing Organization:Canadian Coast Guard
Tower Height:27
Description Tower:White, wooden square pyramidal tower with red trim.
Operational:Yes
Date Established:1928
Date Present Tower Built:1928
Current Use:Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public:Grounds only.
Directions:The lighthouse is at the southeastern point of the Ile du Havre aux Maisons, in the area known as Butte Ronde. From Highway 199 northbound take the Chemin de la Pointe Basse, then the Chemin des Echoueries; from Highway 1999 southbound, take the Chemin de la Dune du Sud, then the Chemin des Montants and the Chemin des Echoueries. If driving, the best way to reach the Magdalen Islands is by car ferry from Souris, Prince Edward Island. For details, see www.ilesdelamadeleine.com/ctma/madeleine_2.htm. Air Alliance (an Air Canada connector) offers air service from Montreal, Quebec City and other locations. (Thanks to Michel Forand.) Map It!
Characteristic Range:Flashing white every 5 seconds, visible for 20 nautical miles.
Height Focal Plane:79
National Register:No
State:Quebec
Country:Canada
from www.lighthousedepot.com


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