Description: The Portage Island Rear Range Lighthouse was originally located on Portage Island at the entrance to the Miramichi River. In 1986 the Aquarium and Marine Centre in Shippagan acquired the lighthouse and moved it in three sections to its current location. The lighthouse is open to the public during the summer season.

Location: Located on the grounds of the New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre in Shippagan.
Latitude: 47.748083
Longitude: -64.709067

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Travel Instructions: From Route 113 (Boulevard J.D. Gauthier) in Shippagan, turn north onto Rue Du Collège and after one block turn left onto Avenue De l'Eglise and then make a quick right onto Rue De l'Aquarium, which terminates near the lighthouse. The lighthouse is on a public boardwalk between the Aquarium and the visitor information center.

The lighthouse is owned by New Brunswick Department of Tourism and Parks. Grounds open, tower open in season.

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