Port Credit in Mississauga in Peel Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Lighthouse

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 26, 2024

1. The Lighthouse Marker

Inscription.

The Lighthouse. . , The lighthouse is often the recognized symbol of a port, and Port Credit has had more than one. The Peel General Manufacturing Company, under the direction of Frederick Chase Capreol, was formed in 1863 with an ambitious plan for industrial development along the Credit River. Although little was developed in the way of industry, the harbour itself was improved. A light was installed in the form of a lantern hung from a warehouse in 1863. The first lighthouse to serve Port Credit was built in 1882 and stood near to where this plaque is located., The Department of Marine and Fisheries awarded the contract to build the lighthouse to the experienced lighthouse-builder Roderick Cameron. The lighthouse was ready for the 1883 navigational season: ,

A lighthouse at Port Credit, Lake Ontario, situated on a cribwork block built at the outer end of the north breakwater pier, showing a fixed white light, elevated 37 feet above water mark, visible 11 miles from all points of approach. The tower is a square wooden building, 36 feet in height from the pier to the vane of the lantern, and is painted white. The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, of the sixth order. The sum of $1,946.36 was expended in the construction of this lighthouse.

, E. Chanteloup of Montreal provided the lantern room, gallery and glass, while the lighting apparatus and lens was from Chance Brothers and Company in England., The lighthouse was located at the end of a long wooden pier, and the first lighthouse keeper was Alexander Blakeley. In 1908 a storm destroyed much of the pier, separating the lighthouse from the mainland. The last lighthouse keeper, lake captain and boat builder John Miller, had to take a small rowboat to tend to the light. In 1918 the lighthouse was decommissioned. The old lighthouse was accidentally burned in 1936., Port Credit's present lighthouse was constructed in 1991 and is a reminder of Port Credit's marine heritage. It is a working lighthouse visible from over 20 kilometres out on Lake Ontario. It is also a Peel Region pumping station and the home of the Port Credit Business Improvement Area. Its deck overlooks the bustling recreational harbour and the thriving and dynamic community of modern Port Credit, while at the same time connecting to the historic harbour that the stonehookers and the fishing fleet once called their home port. ,

The lighthouse is often the recognized symbol of a port, and Port Credit has had more than one. The Peel General Manufacturing Company, under the direction of Frederick Chase Capreol, was formed in 1863 with an ambitious plan for industrial development along the Credit River. Although little was developed in the way of industry, the harbour itself was improved. A light was installed in the form of a lantern hung from a warehouse in 1863. The first lighthouse to serve Port Credit was built in 1882 and stood near to where this plaque is located.

The Department of Marine and Fisheries awarded the contract to build the lighthouse to the experienced lighthouse-builder Roderick Cameron. The lighthouse was ready for the 1883 navigational season:

A lighthouse at Port Credit, Lake Ontario, situated on a cribwork block built at the outer end of the north breakwater pier, showing a fixed white light, elevated 37 feet above water mark, visible 11 miles from all points of approach. The tower is a square wooden building, 36 feet in height from the pier to the vane of the lantern, and is painted white. The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, of the sixth order. The sum of $1,946.36 was expended in the construction of this lighthouse.

E. Chanteloup of Montreal provided the lantern room, gallery

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and glass, while the lighting apparatus and lens was from Chance Brothers & Company in England.

The lighthouse was located at the end of a long wooden pier, and the first lighthouse keeper was Alexander Blakeley. In 1908 a storm destroyed much of the pier, separating the lighthouse from the mainland. The last lighthouse keeper, lake captain and boat builder John Miller, had to take a small rowboat to tend to the light. In 1918 the lighthouse was decommissioned. The old lighthouse was accidentally burned in 1936.

Port Credit's present lighthouse was constructed in 1991 and is a reminder of Port Credit's marine heritage. It is a working lighthouse visible from over 20 kilometres out on Lake Ontario. It is also a Peel Region pumping station and the home of the Port Credit Business Improvement Area. Its deck overlooks the bustling recreational harbour and the thriving and dynamic community of modern Port Credit, while at the same time connecting to the historic harbour that the stonehookers and the fishing fleet once called their home port.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 43° 32.925′ N, 79° 34.839′ W.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 26, 2024

2. The Lighthouse Marker

Marker is in Mississauga, Ontario, in Peel Region. It is in Port Credit. It can be reached from Port Street East. The marker is at the water’s edge in J.J. Plaus Park, approx. 250 metres from the parking lot at the end of Stavebank Road south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mississauga ON L5G 4N1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Changing Port (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ridgetown (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sailor’s Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Remembering the Stonehookers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harvest (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mills of the Credit River (about 180 meters away); Credit River - Rivière Crédit (about 180 meters away); The Harbour (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mississauga.

The Port Credit Lighthouse, 2024 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 26, 2024

3. The Port Credit Lighthouse, 2024

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.