Port Colborne Inner Lighthouse, Port Colborne, Ontario

This light is located on the North East end of one of the two breakwalls adjacent to Sugarloaf Bay (formerly Gravelly Bay) on Lake Erie in Port Colborne, Ontario. It marks the South entrance to the Welland Canal, which joins Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. It was established in 1903 and is active. The proximity to the Port Colborne Outer Light is shown in the top photo. The photos were taken in October 2010 (both distant views). As I grew up in Port Colborne (many years ago), I am sad to report that although I spent many hours fishing near these lights, I never once took a photograph way back when. I hope to get back in the not too distant future and get out by boat and take better photos of both lights.

Port Credit Inner Channel Lighthouse, Port Credit, Ontario

This new light was built in the 1990's and is located on the Credit River adjacent to Lakeshore Blvd. in old Port Credit (now part of the Municipality of Mississauga, Ontario). It is near the Port Credit Village Marina a short way up the river from Lake Ontario. It is not believed to be an official light. There is a lighthouse themed mural on the wall beside the light. Photos taken in October 2010.

Queen's Wharf Lighthouse, Toronto, Ontario

This inactive light is located between Fleet Street and Lakeshore Blvd., just West of Bathurst St. in Toronto, Ontario. The following is inscribed on the plaque affixed to the lighthouse and gives a history of the light. "Queen's Wharf Lighthouse - This lighthouse, built in 1861, stood on Queen's Wharf 450 metres to the East, near the original foot of Bathurst Street, and marked the only navigable entrance to Toronto Harbour. At the time, it supported a fog bell and a red lantern which, when aligned with a white range light, indicated the approach to the harbour. In service until 1911, it became redundant when a new Western channel was established. The lighthouse was moved to this site in 1929. - Toronto Historical Board 1978". Photos taken in October 2010.

Gibralter Point Lighthouse, Toronto Island, Toronto, Ontario

Also called "The Lake Light" this beautiful lighthouse sits on Toronto Island on Lake Ontario at Toronto, Ontario. Built in 1808 it was one of the earliest lights on the Great Lakes, is the oldest surviving light on the Great Lakes and the second oldest surviving lighthouse in Canada. It was Decommissioned in 1957. It once was only a few metres away from the shore, but shifting currents moved it further inland over the years. It is now maintained by the Metro Toronto Parks Department. The plaque on the building speaks of its reputation as being haunted because of the mysterious disappearance of the first lightkeeper. Photos taken in June 2009.

Port Dover Lighthouse, Port Dover, Ontario

Bulit in 1846 this light sits at the end of the West pier at Port Dover, Ontario at the mouth of the Lynn River on Lake Erie. It is automated and was damaged by a lightening strike in 1981 but has been repaired. Photo taken in June 2009.

Port Maitland Lighthouse, Port Maitland, Ontario

This light is located on the West Pier at Port Maitland, Ontario at the mouth of the Grand River on Lake Erie. It was built in 1830. Photos taken in June 2009.

Point Abino Lighthouse, Fort Erie, Ontario

This beautiful structure is located at Point Abino on the shore of Lake Erie and is just West of Crystal Beach (in the municipality of Fort Erie). The light was built in 1917 and automated in 1989 and then decomissioned in 1995. It is a National Historic Site and owned by the Town of Fort Erie. It is surrounded by private property, but tours are available on some Saturdays (contact the Town of Fort Erie). Photos taken in June 2009.

Niagara River Rear Range Light, Niagara On The Lake, Ontario

This light is located North of the Niagara River Front Range Light on the East shore of the Niagara River at Niagara On The Lake, Ontario. It was built in 1903. Since 1975 it has housed a water quality sampling laboratory. Photos taken in June 2009.

Niagara River Front Range Light, Niagara On The Lake, Ontario

Located at the Lake Ontario entrance to the Niagara River at Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, this 1903 light is situated on the grounds of the Niagara On The Lake Sailing Club. Photo taken in June 2009.

Port Dalhousie Front Range Light, Port Dalhousie, Ontario

This light, also called the Port Dalhousie Outer Range Light was built in 1879 and sit at the end of the East pier at the North entrance to the old Welland Canal on Lake Ontario at Port Dalhousie, Ontario. It was automated in 1968 and is still active as an aid to navigation for recreational vessels. Photos taken in June 2009.

Port Dalhousie Rear Range Light, Port Dalhousie, Ontario

This light sits at the North entrance to the old Welland Canal on Lake Ontario at Port Dalhousie, Ontario. It was built in 1898 and replaced a previous (1893) light that was destroyed by a lightening strike. It was automated in 1968 and decomissioned in 1988. It now serves as the home of the Niagara College Sailing School. Photos taken in June 2009.

Burlington Canal Range Light, Burlington Beach, Ontario

This light is located at the end of the pier on the South side of the Burlington Canal at Burlington Beach, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario. It was built in 1909 and is East of the Burlington Main Light. Photo taken in June 2009.

Burlington Main Light, Burlington Beach, Ontario

This light is located at Burlington Beach on the South side of the Burlington Canal which leads to Hamilton Harbour on the shore of Lake Ontario. It was built in 1858 to replace a former wooden structure that was destroyed by fire in 1856. The circular limestone tower now sits behind the new lift bridge and was decomissioned in 1860. The light and the old brick lightkeeper's house are now heritage buildings. Photos taken in June 2009.

Old East Pier Light, Oakville, Ontario

Built in 1875 this light was originally on the East Pier at Oakville, Ontario on Lake Ontario at the entrance to Sixteen Mile Creek. It was decomissioned and moved to the grounds of the Oakville Yacht Squadron in 1960. Photo taken in June 2009.