Crossing large waters on commercial ships often brings them close to shore in the dark. Finding one's way through the rock infested waters could be impossible without landmarks on shore visible at night. Many of these lighthouses are still standing, still operational, continuing their function of guiding ships in the night. Above is the Snug Harbor light.
Pointe au Baril light has the old, but more modern lighthouse functioning on the point adjacent to the original light.
A replica of the original light stands proud on the point. As a warning to sailors, a fire was maintained in a barrel on shore. Thus, the name of the inlet and small community is still expressed in French.
This group of islands much have proved very dangerous as three lighthouses were built.
The lighthouse at Bing Inlet.
The Strawberry Island light near Little Current.
