Cana Island Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Cana Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1869. Its official name is Cana Island Light. The tower stands 79 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Baileys Harbor Lighthouse, 3.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cana Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1869
Tower height
79 ft
Light 89 ft above water
Official name
Cana Island Light
About Cana Island Lighthouse
The Cana Island lighthouse is a lighthouse located just north of Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin, United States.
Cana Island Lighthouse sits at 45.0883, -87.0467 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Baileys Harbor Lighthouse (3.3 mi), Eagle Bluff Lighthouse (11 mi) and Pilot Island Lighthouse (15 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cana Island Lighthouse
Cana Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Cana Island Lighthouse
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Baileys Harbor Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
11 mi away
Pilot Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Plum Island Range Lights
16 mi away
Chambers Island Lighthouse
17 mi away
Green Island Lighthouse
22 mi away
Also close to Cana Island Lighthouse: Sherwood Point Lighthouse 23 mi · Sturgeon Bay Canal Lighthouse 24 mi · Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Lighthouse 24 mi · Pottawatomie Lighthouse 26 mi · Menominee Pier Lighthouse 26 mi · Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse 28 mi · Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse 31 mi · St. Martin Island Lighthouse 32 mi
Questions about Cana Island Lighthouse
Where is Cana Island Lighthouse?
Cana Island Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 45.0883, -87.0467. The nearest other lighthouse is Baileys Harbor Lighthouse, 3.3 mi away.
Can you visit Cana Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Cana Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Cana Island Lighthouse built?
Cana Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1869.
How tall is Cana Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 79 feet (24 m) tall, and its light sits 89 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cana Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Baileys Harbor Lighthouse (3.3 mi), Eagle Bluff Lighthouse (11 mi) and Pilot Island Lighthouse (15 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cana Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.