As we meandered along the Canadian side shore of Lake Huron, we reached the sleepy Point Clark cottage community.
Just south of Kincardine, this National Heritage Site is home to one of the six Ontario Imperial Towers. 
Unfortunately, but as expected, the museum in the restored lighthouse keeper’s home remains Covid-closed.
Fortunately though, the plaques on the grounds describe the history and attributes of the lighthouse.
Point Clark, originally called “The Point”, was later known as Pine Point. As the tale goes, a lantern hanging from a pine tree warned sailors of the dangerous shoal off the point.
It stands an impressive 25.6 metres (just under 84′) tall!
The Imperial Towers of Ontario were six of the earliest lighthouses built between 1855 and 1859 on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. These circular stone towers, all of which have lasted to the present day, are Point Clark and Chantry Island on the eastern shore of Lake Huron; Cove Island off Tobermory at the entrance to Georgian Bay; Griffith Island at the entrance to Owen Sound, and Nottawasaga and Christian Island in southern Georgian Bay.
The towers were built as commercial shipping traffic was increasing between Canada and the U.S. because of new trade agreements and the opening of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal locks in 1855.
We wandered the grounds and the small beach near the parking lot,
and continued our Lake Huron shores explorations. Next Stop: Kincardine, Ontario.
Wow sturdy construction. No painting required. They have weathered much better than most of the lighthouses down here.
Yeah, they are really solid!
Very interesting history. I love lighthouses. They have played a very important roll through the years.
Yeah, lighthouses and their histories are fascinating!
Love the tour – now, make sure to share some of the great food you find as well!
Glad you like it! We try and share restaurants that we like as we go, but since most places are either closed or are takeout only, we just ate in the van. I do have a couple of food related inserts coming up though 🙂
I completely understand – nothing is open and I agree that styrofoam container food isn’t that appealing..still, great articles!
Thank you! I promise to sprinkle some food in there every now and then 🙂
Nice tour—once again, COVID gets involved. We live near a bay close to the Pacific Ocean, so there are a few lighthouses near us.
There is something about lighthouses ????
Too bad the light tower was closed for Covid. That would have been quite the view. Thanks for sharing. Allan
It just means we will have to go back when they reopen 🙂 Thanks for coming along!
I love lighthouses. That one is pretty. I’ll have to add to my list when I’m on the other side of the pond
There are many of them all along the shores of the Lake Huron and Lake Erie!
I’m glad to see this post, with the history. I sailed in that area decades ago, and saw a couple of those lighthouses, but didn’t know the history behind them.Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting us know! It’s such a beautiful lake. You are lucky to have had the opportunity to sail it.
Love a lighthouse. Mark and I were married in one! 🙂
That’s amazing! Which lighthouse?
This is quite the impressive lighthouse. Too bad the museum was closed. I’ll have to add this to my itinerary for when we visit Lake Huron in the summer.
Hopefully the museum will be open by then!
that is one sturdy looking lighthouse!
It sure is! I hope you are feeling better!
I am feeling much better; thanks!