Trial Islands Lighthouse
Lightstation as seen from Clover Point in Victoria, May 2009 | |
| Location | Oak Bay British Columbia Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°23′42.4″N 123°18′18.7″W / 48.395111°N 123.305194°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | October 1906 (first) 1970 (current) |
| Construction | reinforced concrete tower |
| Automated | Staffed by two full-time lightkeepers |
| Height | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Heritage | heritage lighthouse |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1970 (current) |
| Focal height | 28.3 metres (93 ft) |
| Lens | 4th order Fresnel lens (1906–1970) flash (1970–present) |
| Range | 13 kilometres (7.0 nmi) |
| Characteristic | Fl G 5s. |
The major Trial Island is home to the Trial Islands Lighthouse which is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, and continues to be staffed by two full-time lightkeepers. The current lighthouse was erected in 1970 to replace the original lighthouse that was constructed in 1906. The fourth order Fresnel lens from 1906 was used until it was replaced in 1970. That original lens was on display courtesy of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in Bastion Square in Downtown Victoria, but was later moved into storage with the Coast Guard.