Porphyry Island Lighthouse

Submitted by dan.bellivacqua on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 09:49
Subregion
Superior Country
Main Contact Name
Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior
Phone: Toll Free
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Trip Advisor Quality
Good
Facebook Quality
Good
Facebook Reviews
5.0 (11 Reviews)
Digital Health
Yes
Formal Website
0
Website Quality
Good
Phone: Year Round
(807) 472-5190
Number Of Beds
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Number Of Rooms
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Email Address
canadian.lighthouses@gmail.com
Google Box
5.0 (1 Google review)
Trip Advisor Link
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g13508393-d23857525-Reviews-Porphyry_Point_Lighthouse-Thunder_Bay_District_Ontario.html
Trip Advisor Reviews
1 review #82 of 156 things to do in Thunder Bay District
Facebook Link
https://www.facebook.com/canadianlighthousesoflakesuperior/timeline/
Website Link
https://clls.ca/lighthouses/porphyry-island-lighthouse/
Phone: Winter
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Phone: Summer
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Phone
(807) 472-5190
Address Winter
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Porphyry Island Lighthouse
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Description

Located on the eastern side of the Black Bay Peninsula, Porphyry Island is 24.8 miles (40km) east of Thunder BayPorphyry Island Lighthouse is only accessible by boat, the closest launching point is Silver Islet, a short drive past Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and is one of the most popular Lake Superior Lighthouses on the Lake Superior Circle tour.  Charter excursions can be booked out of the Thunder Bay Marina.  The island is active in the summer months.  Visitors are welcome to climb the 36 foot (10.9m) tall light tower, visit the museum and art gallery, and explore the islands unique volcanic geology.   Take a rest in the Parks Canada Red Chairs and soak in views of the Lake from a unique perspective.  Want to stay a little longer?  Apply to be a volunteer lightkeeper – stay in the lightkeeper’s dwelling and get a sense of what it was like to work and live on Porphyry.

Location
48.3398097, -88.6482122
Address

Edward Island
Thunder Bay ON
Canada

Status
Open
Reviewed
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