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Little Channel Range Rear, PE |
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Description:
In 1874, the Little Channel Range Lights were described as being "of the most temporary description," and a new tower and dwelling were requested. A contract was entered into with Peter Miller, of Ellerslie, to construct two range-light towers at Little Channel or Conway Inlet for $900, and these improved lights were first exhibited on August 20th, 1876. The front light was shown from an open framework tower with a height of 6.1 metres (20 feet), while the rear light was shown from a white square wooden tower with a height of 9.1 metres (30 feet). The towers were spaced 60.3 metres (198 feet) apart. William Hardy served as the first keeper of the Little Channel Range Lights and served for at least three decades as he was still listed as keeper in 1905.
The Little Channel Range Lights were deactivated in 1969, and the rear tower was subsequently relocated and incorporated into a dwelling near Freeland. Location: Located on a point overlooking Conway Narrows. Latitude: 46.68807 Longitude: -63.94309 For a larger map of Little Channel Range Rear Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: The Little Channel Rear Range Lighthouse is located at the end of a long private road, so the best public views of the lighthouse are from across the inlet. Take Route 173 north from Freeland and then turn left onto Smith Road from where a distant, partial view of the lighthouse is possible. We hitched a ride with a local oyster fisherman to get a view of the lighthouse from the water. The lighthouse is privately owned. Grounds/tower closed. Find the closest hotels to Little Channel Range Rear Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island Canada |
