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The Burlington Breakwater Lights were originally established in 1857 to mark the ends of a low, detached, two piece breakwater 2⁄3-nautical-mile (1.2 km; 0.77 mi) long which protects the Burlington, Vermont harbor from Lake Champlain.

Location: Burlington, US
Water body: Lake Champlain
Coordinates: 44°28′50″N 73°13′47″W
Address: Island Line Trail, Burlington, VT 05401
Constructed: 1857
Foundation: breakwater
Constructed 1857
Foundation: Breakwater
Construction: lumber
Shape: square pyramid
Markings: white
First lit: 2003 (current tower, which is a replica of 1857 tower)
Focal height 12 ft (3.7 m)
Range 7 nmi (13 km; 8.1 mi)
Characteristic Flashing White 4s

I visited this light on July 16 2024.

The lighthouse is owned by the City of Burlington. Tower closed.

Access: Car to view from across the bay and there are boat cruises available

Coordinates are for reference only, do not use for navigation