Rich in history, like the sea stacks along the shoreline, the Flowerpot Island Lightstation has been guiding ships through this busy shipping channel for over a century. The lighthouse was built on Castle Bluff in 1897. Four years later, a keeper's home was build down on the shore. In 1969, the lighthouse was replaced with an automated steel tower. The Friends of Fathom Five National Marine Park, concerned about preserving the marine history of the island, have restored the main buildings. Plan to spend an entire day on the island, accessible only by tour boat. Bring a lunch, visit the museum in the Lightkeeper’s home, hike the trails, explore the cave, climb to the observation deck, and swim in the cool, clear waters of Georgian Bay. In 1969, the lighthouse building was pushed from the cliff and replaced
with a steel tower, still a functioning beacon at the site. Concerned
about the deteriorated condition of the lightstation, the Friends of
Fathom Five and the Canadian Coast Guard came to an agreement in 1995, |
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