Near Ucluelet in Alberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
1906 Amphitrite Point Lighthouse
The original wooden lighthouse at Amphitrite Point was built in 1906 after the tragic shipwreck of the Pass of Melfort in 1905. The lighthouse was destroyed by storm waves in 1914 and replaced by the current structure in 1915.
The lighthouse was maintained by on-site personnel until 1988 at which time the Canadian Coast Guard began to automate many of its lighthouses. Amphitrite Point was one of those lighthouses chosen for automation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 48° 55.281′ N, 125° 32.461′ W. Marker is near Ucluelet, British Columbia, in Alberni-Clayoquot. Marker can be reached from Coast Guard Drive, 0.8 kilometers south of Peninsula Road when traveling south. Marker is by the stairs to the lighthouse on the path from the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Coast Guard Dr, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
