Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Inc.
212 Miles Street E. P7C 1J6 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Thanks to John Ongaro for taking this picture as it respects what an icon this light has become. The Thunder Bay Main Lighthouse is seen on the break water in the Port of Thunder Bay.

Purchase a tour voucher and receive a Porphyry Island 'self-isolation' porcelain mug for free. https://canadian-lighthouses-of-lake-superior-inc.square.si Tour Porphyry Island Lighthouse, learn about the history and see the panoramic views from the light. Experience a lighthouse lunch and memorable moments as you witness the turquoise waters of Lake Superior and the Black Sands Beach. Redeem your charter trip in 2021 by booking with CLLS. ... Your tour leaves in the morning and upon arrival at the lighthouse you will receive a 1.5hr tour of the site which will includes lunch. After your tour you will be able to walk the beach and collect sea glass or take in the many views the island offers. Later in the afternoon the tour boat will return you to your starting point. Tours operate from June to September 2021 on one of our weekly charters from Silver Islet. If Thunder Bay is your departure point of choice, extra charges will apply.

It's with thanks to our funders, supporter that we can continue to bring you services, education and destinations on Lake Superior. Recently OLG eGaming has provided CLLS with funds to help with our mandate and connecting people to these resources. THANK YOU!

Many years ago, 1975 to be exact, the Graham family left their mark on this isolated Island, just near the feet of the Sleeping Giant. Seen left in the concrete base of the lighthouse's washing line can be seen the families scribe. The light built in 1923 was due to the steam ship Theano that was wrecked here in 1906. The Fresnel lens in the concrete tower is a second order lens and can be seen from Passage Island in the American waters.

In the 1950's prior to the removal of the old wooden Pt. Porphyry Lighthouse, Charles the lightkeeper, his daughter Charleen and son Brian pose. The family lived for several years at the site managing the light, collected firewood to stay warm, fishing often and raised hens for eggs. A sense of self preservation was necessary as town was 25 miles away and landing on the mainland meant waiting for good weather. The family still has ties to the lighthouse today and recently helped with a small museum display telling part of their story of adventure on Lake Superior.