Surrounded by sea: What it’s like to live in a lighthouse

Seagulls and seals are the only neighbours for a married couple who have taken up residence at an iconic Victoria lighthouse. CTV's Chandler Grieve takes you inside.
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[@kikayei]

If you like being alone and hate people, then this is the job for you.

I like being alone, but I love people (except politicians) and I would love being a lighthouse keeper,

[@ingibingi2000]

Then a pandemic comes along and your views on isolation change

[@screamingmimi90]

Where do I sign?

[@uglymelon6721]

@@ingibingi2000 true

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

they're not alone they have each other

[@Retired_Gentleman]

Being born on an island and being the son of a light keeper I loved loved island living. It was a wonderful way to spend a childhood.

[@lizh1536]

Wow that is very interesting!

[@skznef]

It would be awesome to hear your story!

[@stevierayc772]

I'm not sure which I'm more in love with, the idea of living in a lighthouse or their French accents.

[@jeffkrong621]

Miles away from human stupidity, surrounded by pure nature.

[@ivanvinski9869]

My dream job

[@Gospelwatcher]

Back in the day, lighthouse keepers were elected to their positions.

[@haroon803]

Lol

[@qwertynaughty3256]

Am so faccinated by light houses it's just give me this nostalgic type of feeling

[@jasmeenahamed9531]

surronded by the sea could be the cure of depression

[@MrSvenovitch]

or induce it

[@KyleRoberts]

@@MrSvenovitch that's what I was thinking lol

[@cerberus8462]

until you jump in

[@jacman6409]

Nah me and chutulu along with dagon have hella fun in cod

[@ruwhite1316]

@@MrSvenovitch stolen

[@redtomatoes9719]

Awesome life. Only people that are truly happy in themselves can live this life or with a spouse. 🌞

[@ojsixx7183]

Isolation...that's for me.

[@rlc7895]

You must love what is happening now then

[@cysage5876]

This aged badly 😭

[@bowlampar]

Very quiet , full of fresh air and nature, wonderful place for daily living...😍😍

[@mindelo23]

I want this job.

[@slash-kv1sc]

I would love to do that! I would need teaching but I would love to learn

[@gailpoulin1505]

Honestly? after the last month or so, I could do that. Sign me up, Pearson

[@slandshark]

On the U.S. side of the straight of juan de fuca, there's a Lighthouse called Dungeness Lighthouse. They have a keepers program where you can stay there and take care of the lighthouse while acting as tour guide for visitors (only hikers, depending on weather). My family attempted to do it, but they don't allow kids under 6 years old. So we are holding that one for when kids are older. Looks like an awesome time though.

[@jayjay-ge1qm]

did you get to do it?

[@cameronwright8634]

2:27 that's one bright light bulb, even though it's supposed to be bright.

[@johnsixx8745]

One of the coolest experiences, I grew up in one

[@fishguy9704]

Stanley would be happy

[@alisonlee3314]

What a wonderful, wonderful life.

[@olmstead8256]

Qqa

[@Tenraiden]

I wonder if they'll like my lobster...

[@estheresther8934]

I am a poet. When can I start my summer time writing camp there? Just send me a pizza by drone every two days.

[@canislupis3129]

Very cool. I worked a little while in Victoria and after at least a 12 hour shift I would walk down to the sea every night. It was so engaging and interesting. I wish I could get a job to walk along the coast there.

[@fluxacadmey5836]

Give me this light house for the rest of my life...

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

I’d like to live in a light house

[@LindaTCornwall]

Checkered landmark? Stripped surely...

[@BrendanTheGent]

Lmao!

[@fentontuck9998]

"Also home to some elephant seals, some tipping the scales at 4000 lbs" Wow, way to fat-shame the seals bro 😒

[@Yoursoul101]

That tiny ass bulb is what drives the lighthouse??!?!

[@mattparr3038]

So cool. Id enjoy that life. Just and and partner.

[@richardbergmark6722]

Sign me up!

[@Alex10daysago]

2:02 so where not gonna talk about how they are castling using a queen and using the King as the queen piece?

[@dannigarland686]

gave me the keys im moving in lol

[@humbertoheredia8483]

Danni Garland give*

[@goonerinSP]

spekusk No they actually gave him the keys and he moved in. They're in France now.

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

🏡

[@paulsmith3778]

More like surrounded by Sea Serpents & Sharks....

[@paulsmith3778]

@Vince Abate OK Captain Haddock.

[@patriciarotelli3460]

I would love this.

[@emittlame8095]

*Stanley has entered the chat*

[@Jonjonbighettty-ub3rc]

awesome,,,very cool,,,i like this

[@garym444]

I've been to Victoria i wonder where it is

[@TheLizardKing653]

Sign me up!!

[@denitzilla]

"Let's canoodle before your story" 😄 I recognize this handsome anchorman

[@mwild8787]

I could live there with my husband and be very happy🤗 T

[@pelimies1818]

Keeper of Wolf Rock: ”Your yard is HUGE!”

[@THETalesFromTheAbyss]

Too bad lighthouses are automated now

[@BCLighthouseKeeper]

There are still 27 Lighthouses in BC and 23 on the east coast that have full time keepers.

[@vikingsmb]

not all lights are automated

[@luisglockgomes9445]

Best place to be to avoid catching corona virus

[@user-wl6bw3jl4n]

So is North Sentinel Island

[@andrada9506]

mercury is a dangerous chemical

[@maakeklein4073]

Football field!

[@allybally0021]

If lighthouses were moved well inland and close to built-up areas then they would: (a) be MUCH cheaper to build. Easier access for materials. (b) provide convenient accomodation for the keepers. (c) provide lighthouse services to the more important city dwellers. I do not seek reward for this breakthrough, but perhaps some kind of recognition would be fitting. You are welcome.

[@matildaa9755]

you have completely missed the point of a lighthouse - it’s out at sea to guide ships in - if it were inland they wouldn’t see it . Why the hell would city dwellers need a lighthouse genuinely have no idea what they would use it for ?

[@EggoTheMeggo]

Can't tell if you're just a troll or if you're actually serious 🧐

[@ingibingi2000]

This looks great

[@prakashmoktan8634]

I would love to live and work at lighthouse....

[@milesua990]

You get there and are greeted my Thomas wake

[@terrysookhoo2528]

Drop me of there n I would b so happy

[@gacj2010]

They have other motives ...a book

[@patriciaschuster1371]

Great! I love lighthouses!

[@rubygiselle]

this is my dream.

[@user-ng4tf2oq7s]

Stanley would love this

[@jaygill5582]

A Dream house!

[@2.7petabytes]

I’ll volunteer!!

[@garson9937]

best place ever

[@az4x4]

Yes lady what would we do without those recordings of the ocean temperature. Super super super duper important

[@cassandrine]

What if you're disabled in a wheelchair and want to be a lighthouse keeper? I smell a lawsuit!

[@larrypeters3675]

Boring

[@jchors2947]

That dude must like dudes.

[@mikeindia4171]

Hahah:D

[@davidlima7775]

Aqua man