Lighthouse Park
Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver features rugged West Coast terrain and trails, great views and, of course, a lighthouse
Can a lighthouse save a forest? That is exactly what happened at the popular 185 acre Lighthouse Park which guards the entrance to Burrard Inlet in West Vancouver.
The Lighthouse was built in 1914 on the rocks at the southern tip of Point Atkinson in West Vancouver. The old growth forest in the park was spared from logging in the region due to the dark contrasting background the trees provided for the lighthouse. Some of these magnificent trees are 200 feet tall and up to 500 years old. In 1994 the lighthouse was officially designated a National Historic Site.
There are about 10 km of trails through the park however it is only about a 10 minute walk from the parking area to the lighthouse viewpoint. The trails through the park are rough in places and sometimes slippery so it is important to wear appropriate footwear. Stay on the main trails as there are cliffs and hazardous terrain in the park.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Lighthouse Park
Fee: NoCategory: Parks
Address:
Beacon Ln
West Vancouver, BC V7W 1K4
Canada
Reviews
Kristin U. Apr-13-2019
Ohh, how I loved Lighthouse Park! We went toward sunset on a weekday evening. It was so quiet! Only one other car in the lot and we never even saw those... Read More
Ohh, how I loved Lighthouse Park! We went toward sunset on a weekday evening. It was so quiet! Only one other car in the lot and we never even saw those...David L. Jan-04-2019
I like this park a lot, especially during the summer, but Lighthouse Park desperately needs a wooden boardwalk style walkway for the trails that head west.... Read More
I like this park a lot, especially during the summer, but Lighthouse Park desperately needs a wooden boardwalk style walkway for the trails that head west....Bob K. Apr-15-2017
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Directions
| Skytrain, Seabus and Bus Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Granville Station | 3 Minutes |
| Canada Line | Vancouver City Center | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Lighthouse Park by Skytrain, Seabus and Bus
From Granville Station take the Seymour Street Exit. Go to your right along Seymour Street to Georgia Street and go right on Georgia to the #250 Horseshoe Bay bus stop.
From Vancouver City Center take the Granville Street Exit, cross over Georgia Street and go left to the #250 Horseshoe Bay bus stop. Take the #250 Horseshoe Bay bus to Beacon Lane on Marine Drive and walk south along Beacon Lane into the park. This is about a 40 minute bus ride that goes through Stanley Park and across the spectacular Lions Gate Bridge into an area of beautiful homes in West Vancouver.
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View towards Vancouver from Lighthouse Park cc licensed photo by Gary 
Beautiful view of the Lighthouse in Lighthouse Park on Point Atkinson cc licensed photo by Venture Vancouver 
Forest path through Lighthouse Park cc licensed photo shared by colink. 
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