Carmanah Point Light Station facts for kids
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| Carmanah Point Lighthouse | |
 Carmanah Point Light Station
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | Carmanah Point British Columbia Canada |
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| Coordinates | 48°36′42.1″N 124°45′04.7″W / 48.611694°N 124.751306°W |
| Year first constructed | 1891 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1920 (current) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, red lantern house |
| Height | 11 metres (36 ft) |
| Focal height | 55.5 metres (182 ft) |
| Range | 37 kilometres (23 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5 s. |
| Admiralty number | G5288 |
| CHS number | CCG 0180 |
| NGA number | 13820 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-120 |
The Carmanah Point Light Station is a famous lighthouse on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It stands tall at the entrance from the Pacific Ocean to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This important lighthouse helps guide ships safely, especially in bad weather or at night.
History of Carmanah Point Light
The Carmanah Point Light Station was first built in 1891. The very first lighthouse was made of wood. It was even attached to the house where the lighthouse keeper lived! Imagine living right inside the lighthouse.
Later, in 1920, a new, stronger tower was built. This one was made of concrete. It is the same lighthouse you see there today. It has been helping ships for over a hundred years!
The name "Carmanah Point" comes from the local Nitinaht people. It means something like "thus far upstream." This name probably describes the location along the coast.
Lighthouse Keepers
For many years, brave people worked as lighthouse keepers at Carmanah Point. Their job was super important. They made sure the light was always shining to guide ships safely. These keepers often lived right at the station, far away from towns. It was a lonely but vital job!
