Trowbridge lighthouse, with its historic Fresnel Lens, stands across from the Sleeping Giant, surrounded by Lake Superior. The light tower is a smaller version of the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse in Nova Scotia.
The island derives its name from Charles A. Trowbridge, a New York shareholder of the now-flooded Silver Islet Mine, who was married to Ms. Alexander Sibley, a member of another prominent local family.
The island is leased from Federal Government of Canada to Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior. While some parts of the site are closed to visitors, the exterior of the Keeper’s Dwelling has recently been touched up, though the interior remains off-limits for safety reasons.
In 2024, the lighthouse marked its 100th year of service, not only as a vital aid to navigation but also as an emerging tourism destination.
