Trial Islands Lighthouse facts for kids
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| Lightstation as seen from Clover Point in Victoria, 1 May 2009 | |
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| Location | Oak Bay British Columbia Canada |
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| Coordinates | 48°23′42.4″N 123°18′18.7″W / 48.395111°N 123.305194°WCoordinates: 48°23′42.4″N 123°18′18.7″W / 48.395111°N 123.305194°W |
| Year first constructed | October 1906 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1970 (current) |
| Automated | Staffed by two full-time lightkeepers |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Height | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| Focal height | 28.3 metres (93 ft) |
| Original lens | 4th order Fresnel lens (1906–1970) flash (1970–present) |
| Range | 13 kilometres (7.0 nmi) |
| Characteristic | Fl G 5s. |
| Fog signal | none |
| Admiralty number | G5328 |
| CHS number | 212 |
| NGA number | 13700 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-506 |
The major Trial Island is home to the Trial Islands Lighthouse which is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, continues to be staffed by two full-time lightkeepers. The lighthouse was constructed in 1906. The fourth order Fresnel lens from 1906 was used until it was replaced in 1970. That original lens is now on display courtesy of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in Bastion Square in Downtown Victoria. In September 2009 it was announced that the Trial Island Light would be automated to cut staffing costs. The Oak Bay Heritage Foundation proposed Trial Island Lighthouse for protection through the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. Community support including stories and comments are gathered through the Friends of Trial Island Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/trialislandlighthouse Trial Island Lighthouse is Victoria's landmark lighthouse. In 2015, thanks to the work of the Oak Bay Heritage Foundation and strong public support, it was announced that Trial Island Lighthouse had been granted heritage status.
