To the lighthouse : an explorer's guide to the island lighthouses of Southwestern BC

Johnson, Peter Wilton 1944- (author.). Walls, John, 1953- (author.). Paddle, Richard, (photographer.).

Summary: "Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are home to over two dozen active lighthouses. For over a century, these coastal beacons have guided ships through the fog and represented hope for countless mariners. Today, the lighthouses on BC’s southern islands are ideal destinations for day trippers and coastal explorers of all ages who are looking for historical sites in spectacular maritime settings.To the Lighthouse: An Explorer’s Guide to the Island Lighthouses of Southwestern BC offers a comprehensive and fascinating look at these remarkable landmarks, blending practical information on location and accessibility with riveting facts, local lore, and gorgeous photography. From Fisgard Lighthouse, a National Historic Site at the mouth of Esquimalt Harbour, to the remote west coast sentinels of Cape Beale and Pachena Point, and from the isolated Cape Mudge beacon on Quadra Island to the community-supported restoration project at Sheringham Point, this book celebrates a unique culture of public service passed down through generations. To the Lighthouse is a travelling companion like no other."--Provided by the publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781772030464 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
219 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 22 cm
Publisher: Victoria : Heritage, 2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Towards the Light -- Island Lighthouses of Southwestern BC. 1: Sheringham Point -- 2: Race Rocks -- 3: Fisgard -- 4: Trial Islands -- 5: Discovery Island ; 6: Fiddle Reef -- 7: East Point -- 8: Active Pass -- 9: Portlock Point -- 10: Porlier Pass -- 11: Entrance Island -- 12: Ballenas Islands -- 13: Sisters Islets -- 14: Chrome Island -- 15: Cape Mudge -- 16: Carmanah Point -- 17: Pachena Point -- 18: Cape Beale -- 19: Amphitrite Point -- 20: Lennard Island -- 21: Estevan Point -- 22: Nootka -- 23: Pulteney Point -- 24: Quatsino -- 25: Cape Scott -- Glossary -- Appendix.