Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
One of the Best Places To Visits in West Vancouver
Rugged-terrain forest with groomed trails, old-growth cedar & fir trees, a lighthouse & city views. One of the Best Places To Visit in West Vancouver People often mention trails, parking,
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A beautiful and easy hike, took an hour to complete one round, however there are various different trails that can be explored. Juniper point was my favourite, parking is paid and easy, there are porta pottys available.
Lighthouse Park is a beautiful spot, and my daughter loves exploring the rocks that stretch into the ocean. The natural scenery is fantastic, but there are a couple of downsides. It would be great if visitors kept their dogs on a leash, as not everyone is comfortable around off-leash pets. Parking is a bit pricey, and it would also be a big improvement to have functional washrooms closer to the lighthouse itself.
Beautiful and peaceful. It wasn’t crowded at all. You can take the #250 bus in the direction of Horseshoe Bay from Vancouver and get off at Beacon Lane for a short walk to the park and then there are a bunch of hikes through the forest and with views on the water, with the highlight being the light house (best seen from the west beach view). Highly recommend. The trails are very up and down and have stones/roots on the ground, so definitely watch your steps.
Lighthouse Park is perfect for a quick hike with an incredible reward at the end. The trail is easy to navigate, and once you reach the top, the view is absolutely breathtaking. The stunning ocean and forest scenery make it well worth the visit. A great spot for nature lovers and photographers!
Beautiful park with lovely trails that lead to the water. I’ve sat on the rocks here before and was lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins, which was a truly special experience. The trails are well-maintained, easy to follow, and great for a summer swim. That said, parking is a bit of a hassle. It’s expensive—around $5 for one hour, and $10+ if you stay longer. The lot is small, and getting there involves navigating through a residential area. Plus, there’s no cell service, which can make paying for parking tricky. Despite the parking challenges, it’s a dog-friendly park with stunning views and well worth a visit! Just plan ahead for the parking situation.
Amazing trails and viewpoints. Very old trees covered in moss and fern. Be aware you can get lost with the multitude of trails. Not truly lost just end up going to parts you might not want. Recommend getting the alltrails GPX file and a GPX file viewer for the trail instructions, or plan to out yourself. Bring grippy shoes, some paths covered with rocks can get slippery.
Such a pretty view. The hike isn’t too bad, though it is steep at parts so kids may want to be carried at times. Can be pretty muddy on the small portions of the trail that aren’t paved. Beautiful view from the rocks up the steps, better view of the lighthouse below the housing units though.
Absolutely amazing park. Parking was easy to pay via your phone. Seemed to be plenty of parking. The boys loved bouldering around the shore. Can’t get super close to the lighthouse unless you ignore the sign like my young kids did. We didn’t get in trouble (seemed to be no one around), but just a warning for the parents out there the fence doesn’t continue on the east side of the lighthouse so it allows you to climb right onto the restricted area. Anyway, don’t think my boys are wanted in Canada and it is a wonderful park with great views.
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