Year first constructed October 1906 (first) Construction concrete tower Range 13,000 m NGA number 13700 | Year first lit 1970 (current) Height 13 m Focal height 28 m | |
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Location Oak BayBritish ColumbiaCanada Markings / pattern white tower, red balcony and lantern Automated Staffed by two full-time lightkeepers Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Similar Trial Islands, McNeill Bay, Uplands Park, Pachena Point Light, Cape Beale Light | ||
Trial islands lighthouse victoria bc
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