Amethyst Harbour on Lake Superior

Amethyst Harbour is a destination on Lake Superior for travellers interested in the harbour and water as well as the landscape. When planning your trip, it is helpful to consider nautical information, The Peak and paddling opportunities as distinct points of reference.

Location on Amethyst Bay

The harbour lies on the northeast side of Amethyst Bay; Lambert Island shelters it to the south. Its location on Lake Superior, the harbour’s position on the bay and the shelter provided by the island are distinct spatial reference points. This perspective can help you avoid treating the harbour, bay and lake as interchangeable names when finding your way.

Harbour and public dock

The harbour is 4.2 m deep; the harbour entrance has a water depth of 3.6 m. The public dock is at the end of the harbour. It is 267 feet (81 m) long and 12 feet (3.7 m) wide; the water depth alongside the dock is 5 feet (1.5 m). The entrance is therefore listed as 0.6 m shallower than the harbour. The depths refer to different locations, while the length and width describe the dock itself. Keep these measurements distinct when planning a boating trip. The values are given in feet and metres side by side, making it easy to distinguish length, width and depth even when different units of measurement are used.

Amethyst Harbour offers small boats a sheltered anchorage in all winds; local knowledge is required. Before boating, check water depths and the condition of the dock using current nautical information. This check complements but does not replace the need for local knowledge.

The Peak: Rock Formation and View

A historical description characterizes The Peak as a rock mass rising abruptly, with a drop of about 80 or 90 feet. On clear days, the summit offers a panoramic view. The height gives an approximate sense of the scale of the relief; it is not a single exact figure. The formation and the view are two distinct landscape features: the relief of the rock mass and the visibility from the summit on clear days.

Kayaking and Canoeing on Lake Superior

Kayakers and canoeists can explore Amethyst Harbour and nearby Caribou Island to the east. The exploration takes in two places: the harbour itself and the island to its east. Check current weather and safety conditions before heading out on Lake Superior.

These notes address different planning questions: local knowledge is required for the sheltered anchorage for small boats; when paddling, check current weather and safety conditions on Lake Superior. This distinction helps you match the conditions to the activity.

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