Fisgard Lighthouse

Fisgard Lighthouse, at the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour on Vancouver Island, was the first lighthouse on the west coast of Canada.

The lighthouse became operational on November 16th, 1860. The lens, lamp apparatus and lantern room were built in England and came out with the first keeper, George Davies.

The lighthouse is still in active use today. The shutters that can be seen around the lantern room from this side were installed when concussion from the 6 inch guns installed at Fort Rodd Hill artillery fort (where this photo was taken from) started to crack the glass on the near side.

[Helene]

gorgeous! fav

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Beautiful...FAV!

[Ann Stenson]

Stunning Alexis! Fav : )

[Hazel]

A beautiful photo, love the pov. Does somebody still act as lighthousekeeper, I wonder?

[Cameron Knowlton]

dude. didn't know you were in town. msg me next time, we'll hook up. great shot of a fantastically historical treasure, thank you.

[Karen]

There is something about lighthouses that make for interesting shots and this is no exception. Great shot.

[Arthur Loosley]

Nice shot and beautifully clear atmopsphere.

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful composition.. I'm a big fan of light houses. FAV.

[Janelle]

Wonderful landscape, in particular the pop of red against the blues

[Simon]

Great composition

[KWind]

I was born in Victoria and went to this place for the first time last summer. I really impressed! Great shot. The colours are wonderful.

[Alexis Birkill]

@quietpurplehaze Sadly not, the lighthouse was automated in 1929. Probably safer for the boats, though!

@cameronknowlton I was there with my folks last month -- sadly didn't have much time for photography, and only just got round to looking at what little I did take. I've seen so many great shots from all over Vancouver Island though, I really need to get across on a photo trip!

[Cameron Knowlton]

@abirkill, I feel the same about getting over to Van for a day or 2, you have such great city lights.

[Nia]

A fav for me, so tranquil and I love the colors.

[Kate Wan]

Beautiful photo, so clear and crisp.

[photogirl]

Red white and blue. Love this.

[bkb in the city]

Fantastic shot

[Cathy Misze]

Oh beautiful! I'm a sucker for lighthouses. This is a fav.

[Michelle]

This looks like it belongs in a book. Gorgeous shot!