Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Toronto Island, August 5, 2008.
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Resource ID
7609
Access
Open
Date of Creation
05 August 2008
Description
The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Great Lakes and the second oldest surviving lighthouse in Canada. It was constructed in 1808-1809 when this site was only eight metres from the shifting shoreline of Lake Ontario and exposed to violent lake storms. Guiding sailors into York (now Toronto) harbour, this lighthouse was also used to hoist flags signalling the approach of ships to the town and fort.
Keywords
lighthouse, Toronto Island, harbour, Waterfront history
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Copyright unknown
Caption
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Toronto Island, August 5, 2008.
