At a glance
#6 of 9 Scenic spots in West VancouverLocalGuideWorld score: 4.72
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Point Atkinson Lighthouse Federal Heritage Building?
- Point Atkinson Lighthouse Federal Heritage Building is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 102 reviews.
- How does Point Atkinson Lighthouse Federal Heritage Building rank in West Vancouver?
- Point Atkinson Lighthouse Federal Heritage Building is #6 of 9 Scenic spots in West Vancouver by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Point Atkinson Lighthouse Federal Heritage Building located?
- West Vancouver, BC V7W 1K5, Canada — 0.6 km from the center of West Vancouver.
- How can I contact Point Atkinson Lighthouse Federal Heritage Building?
- Website: historicplaces.ca
One of the beautiful places in between the forest trees. Located at the bank of southwestern pacific ocean. Gives a huge amount of positivity and good energy to get rid of hectic canadian life. Stones are slippery and saw some people getting injured so be very careful while exploring the area. The route to the lighthouse and heritage building were closed when we visited. Anyways nature is at best and you will find black globs, basalt fragments and epidotes near the ocean stones.
We enjoyed strolling through the park down towards the lighthouse. Walking paths covered by large trees which provided ample shade from the sun and heat. We were able to see the lighthouse from an outcropping. We really enjoyed the walk, taking in the beautiful trees. Warning, bathrooms at end of path are closed, plan accordingly. You can see the city of Vancouver in the distance.
Attractive feature in the park! The ocean view is amazing and you can see the cityscape of Vancouver. Fresh air and good little hike around the park with all kind of stunning scenes for photo. Free parking available, public washroom, table and benches. Dog friendly.
Its worth a visit to view it from the public viewing area . The general public can't access the lighthouse itself unless its a open public event or something like it . The original lighthouse was wooden in 1875 and got replaced in 1914 by the present lighthouse we see today . The present lighthouse was built in 1914 on granite boulders jutting out into Burrard Inlet in West Vancouver, Canada. The concrete structure was considered at the time innovative in lighthouse design. It is now automated and still in use .
Fantastic spot for views of the ocean, park, and lighthouse. The trails can get a bit confusing, so best to find some of the maps to align. It's very easy and short walking trails.
Awesome park- lots of interesting trails to walk through, especially if you have a dog. Climb up the cliffside to get an amazing view of the entire bay. The lighthouse is worth the effort to go down and photograph, but the area was closed off when I visited so had to settle for a far off shot. But definitely worth a visit for the hikes.
March 2020
Great place to hike, pretty easy.
There is plenty of parking and the main trail is exceptionally easy, almost an unpaved road.
There are a few trails that can take you around the parkland. These trails are a little narrower but still easy enough for anyone to do. Good place to get out and just enjoy the view. Or there are park benches if you want to take the family for a picnic.
Great place to hike, pretty easy.
There is plenty of parking and the main trail is exceptionally easy, almost an unpaved road.
There are a few trails that can take you around the parkland. These trails are a little narrower but still easy enough for anyone to do. Good place to get out and just enjoy the view. Or there are park benches if you want to take the family for a picnic.
After a quick drive through a neighborhood we arrived at Lighthouse Park. We took the short walk to Point Atkinson lighthouse and found a rock above that we climbed and had our picnic overlooking the lighthouse. I was a little bummed as we could not walk around the lighthouse but the scenery was beautiful. There are flush toilets available close by with wonderful sink and hand dryer all in one.
You could spend a day here hiking to different lighthouses but we were driving the sea to sky highway and didn't have time to do the others.
You could spend a day here hiking to different lighthouses but we were driving the sea to sky highway and didn't have time to do the others.
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