Cana Island Lighthouse

Cana Island Lighthouse Explore Door County’s most iconic lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan. You need your hands for your own safety.
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Ride a haywagon over the causeway to explore the island, including the 89-foot-tall light tower, oil storage house and keepers home. Dogs are allowed on the Island if they are dog and people friendly, and on a leash. Dogs are not allowed inside the lighthouse, tower or interpretive center. Children must be able to climb, no carrying allowed. If you have questions, please ask the staff. See you on the island!

Utopia passing Cana Island Lighthouse - as seen from aboard Utopia and from atop the lighthouse!
06/02/2026

Utopia passing Cana Island Lighthouse - as seen from aboard Utopia and from atop the lighthouse!

Utopia is a little over 5 miles south of Cana Island now (10:33AM)… expect to be parallel Cana between 11:15 & 11:45 AM
06/02/2026

Utopia is a little over 5 miles south of Cana Island now (10:33AM)… expect to be parallel Cana between 11:15 & 11:45 AM

Utopia is now just off Jacksonport! Will pass Cana Island Lighthouse around 11AM. If you see them, snap a pic and share...
06/02/2026

Utopia is now just off Jacksonport! Will pass Cana Island Lighthouse around 11AM. If you see them, snap a pic and share with us!
Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.
Patriot Racing Project

06/02/2026

Utopia will dock at Washington Island Tuesday morning and stay for the night… stop by and see the crew!

Tickets are going fast... SECURE YOURS NOW!!! This experience opportunity only happens four times a year! As dusk sett...
05/28/2026

Tickets are going fast... SECURE YOURS NOW!!! This experience opportunity only happens four times a year! As dusk settles, a bon fire crackling, lanterns glowing, witness the Cana Island lighthouse’s Fresnel lens cast its beam across Lake Michigan. Hear stories of past keepers and the rich history of the lighthouse from Cana Island’s own keeper. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW AT: https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=6CEgrBRgZDJusgigMGfDPbki4r-_w9bwH4hr_Jp3WT_VXVY_Nu2hTbaNHY3XjwnaW-tLAHKl0GJ9wiJrO72inDOa9iX6v5hrM6d8b2RbIAQKZHKVRIHOWkmvjcxAaR4oHrY10-AMaWAX26Vp-7fYpnWr1kGaFyg-vt9a8AHCQ0WTMmDTATpkYO20BuN58trDjarajpUG3fTWG__dwFsRVzHqG3AanYjRx-hYCZnv7Rcfohue3XMo7im2U0ayldoI0

Starting June 1, the Cana Tractor will be available Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-3pm, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday...
05/27/2026

Starting June 1, the Cana Tractor will be available Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-3pm, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10am-5pm.

05/22/2026

We have a winner! Amber Knetter was the 22nd adult guest in the Death’s Door Maritime Museum today, meaning she won the one-year Family Membership to DCMM! We hope Amber and her family enjoy exploring all that DCMM has to offer, including the Tug John Purves, The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, and Cana Island Lighthouse. Plus, she will enjoy discounts at Death’s Door Mariner Store. Congratulations and Happy National Maritime Day, Amber!

Address

8800 Cana Island Road
Baileys Harbor, WI
54202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19207435958

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