Discovering British Columbia · Drawing 03 of 32
Fisgard Lighthouse
Colwood
A round tower stands beside the water. This is Fisgard Lighthouse. A house is attached to its base. The light helps mariners find their way.
Did you know?
Fisgard Lighthouse began operating in 1860.
Look together
How can you tell the tower and the house apart?
An idea to try
Choose two colours to bring out their shapes.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The tower and keeper’s dwelling form a heritage site in Colwood. The lighthouse entered service in November 1860 and was automated in 1928. This drawing keeps the tapering tower and attached house while simplifying their details.
Sources and illustration notes (2)
Simplified interpretation for colouring. Settings and people may be composed. Details, distances and proportions are not a measured record of the place.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Parks Canada: Fisgard Lighthouse and DwellingPlace, history or habitat described on this page.
- Parks Canada: Fisgard heritage lighthousePlace, history or habitat described on this page.
Page prepared on October 3, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book My British Columbia to Colour
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