Eastern Lake Superior Light Keepers & CGS Lambton

Mentioned in the article are various families associated with the east shore lighthouses like William Sherlock, Pat Johnston, the Davieux’s and the Miron family. The architecture and heritage values of the flying buttress style lighthouses at Caribou Island and the Michipicoten East End Lighthouse are also explored as well as the Gargantua and Michipicoten Harbour light history.

The article is well written and includes photographs, quotes from early 20th century newspaper sources, and a section on additional resources for those who wish to continue further research into this fascinating chapter of Canada’s Great Lakes marine history.

Author Johanna Rowe is a life time resident of Wawa located on the remote and dramatic eastern coastline of Lake Superior. Her passion and interest in the diverse natural and cultural history of the area has resulted in a number of self-published books and research projects focused on this unique corner of Canada.