Lighthouse Park

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Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver features rugged West Coast terrain and trails, great views and, of course, a lighthouse

A BC Ferry passes by the Lighthouse in Lighthouse Park cc licensed photo by Chase N.

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: No

Category: Parks

Address: Beacon Ln
West Vancouver, BC V7W 1K4
Canada

Reviews

Yelp Rating:
4.5 out of 5 4.5 Star Rating
Based on 49 Reviews.

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If you haven't been to this side of beautiful city vancouver then you are missing on something. Picturesque, fairly easy trails and breathtaking view of... Read More

Manbir R. May-03-2020

Although not very large and with a main trail that is quite straightforward if you only just want to visit the lighthouse that is the focus of its name,... Read More

Albert L. Jun-30-2019

First visit to the park recently. Impressed with the variety of trails throughout. There's a straighter, flatter, paved trail...for those who might need... Read More

Kim R. Dec-03-2019

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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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