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The Point Abino Lighthouse is located on the rocky north shore of Lake Erie, in Fort Erie. It was constructed in 1918 by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, in response to increased traffic at the east end of Lake Erie. It is located between the high and low water marks on the rocky shoreline of Point Abino.
Since being decommissioned in 1995, the Point Abino Lighthouse has been designated as a 'Classified' Heritage Building by the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office, as a National Historic Site, and as a Classified Federal Building. The concrete Lighthouse is recognized for its unusual shape, classical detailing, and efficiency of structural design. The Lighthouse consists of three structures: the deck, tower and fog alarm building.
The Town of Fort Erie acquired the Point Abino Lighthouse from Public Works Canada on April 30, 2003, for the purpose of sharing this Canadian treasure with the world. Preservation efforts will be ongoing over the next several years, to repair both architectural and historical elements of this structure.
Guided tours are available to the public throughout the summer. The tour includes a trolley ride to the Lighthouse and guided tour of the Lighthouse and grounds.
2009 - Tour Dates:
June 13 & 27, 2009
July 11 & 25, 2009
August 8 & 22, 2009
September 12 & 26, 2009
Four Tours Per Date Shown Above (10:00 am, 11:15am, 12:30 pm & 1:45)
Ticket prices:
Adult - $6.00
Youth (12-16) - $3.00
Children Under 12 - FREE
It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance of the tour. Contact Facilities Management at (905) 871-1600, ext. 2431
Please note that the Point Abino Lighthouse is a historical structure and may not reflect current public accessibility and safety standards or expectations. As preservation efforts are ongoing, access into the Lighthouse may be restricted at time to ensure public safety.
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Page Created:04/26/2005 Last Updated:05/15/2009
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