Three lighthouses on the edge of Gull Harbour, at the northern end of Hecla Island in Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park, date from the early days of navigation on Lake Winnipeg. A short, wooden lighthouse dates from 1898 while a taller, steel lighthouse nearby was built in 1926. Both are tended by the Canadian Coast Guard. A third lighthouse stands near a boat marina at N51.19750, W96.61809.
Gull Harbour lighthouse built in 1898 (September 2020)
Source: George Penner
1926 (left) and 1898 (right) Gull Harbour lighthouse (September 2020)
Source: George Penner
Third Gull Harbour lighthouse (November 2016)
Source: Manny JacobSite Coordinates (lat/long): N51.19270, W96.60423
denoted by symbol on the map above
We thank Manny Jacob for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner.
Page revised: 9 June 2023
Historic Sites of Manitoba
This is a collection of historic sites in Manitoba compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. The information is offered for historical interest only.
Browse lists of:
Museums/Archives | Buildings | Monuments | Cemeteries | Locations | OtherInclusion in this collection does not confer special status or protection. Official heritage designation may only come from municipal, provincial, or federal governments. Some sites are on private property and permission to visit must be secured from the owner.
Site information is provided by the Manitoba Historical Society as a free public service only for non-commercial purposes.
Send corrections and additions to this page
to the MHS Webmaster at webmaster@mhs.mb.ca.Help us keep history alive!
