Pilot Bay Lighthouse - Pilot Bay, British Columbia
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wildwoodke
N 49° 38.326 W 116° 53.086
11U E 508320 N 5498474
The Pilot Bay Lighthouse is located on Kootenay Lake on a point that was originally called Cape Horn near Pilot Bay, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WM1VF3
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/13/2007
Views: 49
Pilot Bay Lighthouse was "lighted" for the first time June 13, 1904 with a oil lamp and at that time the fourth navigational aid on Kootenay Lake. The lighthouses were built due to increased boat traffic related to the various saw mills. Pilot Bay would be the only one built to look like a Lighthouse and thereafter was always referred to as Pilot Bay Lighthouse.
This lighthouse never had a resident keeper but as with other lake aids had attendants to ensure its continuous operation. This light was taken out of service June 30,1993. On July 20, 1995 the Canadian Coast Guard transferred the property to the Province of BC and it has become part of Pilot Bay Provincial Park. The day to day up keep is administrated by the local group "The Friends of West Kootenay Parks" who maintain the Lighthouse and access trail.
Centennial
The building was restored in preparation for the Centennial celebrations held in 2005. The two original windows have been put back in the south side of the building. In addition, some large trees have been removed so now you can see that truly expansive view of Kootenay Lake. At one time the trees in the vicinity of the lighthouse would have been removed by the sawmill operating nearby.
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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