Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse

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The Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Ontario on Bois Blanc Island, one of the islands in the Detroit River. It consists of a lighthouse, owned by Parks Canada, and a blockhouse, which is privately owned. ()

Coordinates: 42°5'15"N, 83°7'12"W

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Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Amherstburg First Baptist Church, Park House Museum.

0.5 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg
12 min walk • Boblo Island Amusement Park is an abandoned amusement park which operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. Its amusement rides were sold in 1994. The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario. It lies just above the mouth of the Detroit River.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Amherstburg
31 min walk • Amherstburg Freedom Museum, previously known as 'the North American Black Historical Museum', is located in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. It is a community-based, non-profit museum that tells the story of African-Canadians' history and contributions.
1.3 miNE
Church
Amherstburg First Baptist Church, Amherstburg
33 min walk • Amherstburg First Baptist Church is a predominantly black church in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. It was founded by Anthony Binga Sr. and other Amherstburg residents in 1838. It was constructed in 1848–1849, and became a principal stop on the Underground Railroad.
1.2 miN
42°6'13"N • 83°6'49"W
Park House Museum, Amherstburg
30 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.8 miN
42°5'55"N • 83°7'21"W
Southbeach Water Sports, Amherstburg
20 min walk • Kayaking, Beach, Watersports
1.3 miNE
42°6'13"N • 83°6'31"W
Gibson Gallery, Amherstburg
32 min walk • Museum, Shopping
0.6 miN
Island
Bois Blanc Island, Amherstburg
16 min walk • Bois Blanc Island, commonly called Boblo Island, is an island in the Detroit River on the Canadian side of the border and is part of Amherstburg, Ontario. The island is about 4.0 kilometres long, 0.80 km wide and 110 hectares in size.