FAQ #4 - Save the Metis Lighthouse!
s4. How has the lighthouse been used recently?
From 1978 to 1995, the accessory buildings were used a research centre for government and university scientists in forestry and marine sciences. Subsequently, the houses and laboratory were rented occasionally to scientists or private individuals. Since 2004 the buildings have been unoccupied due to concerns about contamination issues although the laboratory has been used by marine biologists from Université Laval and McGill University since 2013.