In its report for 1852-1853, the Commissioners of Public Works for the Province of Canada noted the need for additional navigational aids: On Lake Huron, there has been as yet, but little progress made towards the erection of the several Light Houses, which are so much needed there. Along the entire of the Canada Coast of this vast Lake, the mariner is wholly unaided by either Lights or Buoys, with the exception of the Solitary Light at Goderich...
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Visitor Info
As Griffith Island is privately owned, the lighthouse is best viewed by boat. The lighthouse is owned by the Canadian Coast Guard. Grounds open, tower closed.