About
A 75-hectare old-growth coastal forest on a rocky West Vancouver headland, home to 500-year-old Douglas firs, the iconic Point Atkinson Lighthouse (National Historic Site since 1994), and dramatic granite shoreline with panoramic views of the Salish Sea, downtown Vancouver, and Bowen Island.
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75-hectare old-growth coastal forest
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Vancouver's last standing first-growth Douglas fir forest
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500-year-old trees reaching 70m tall
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Valley of the Giants - massive ancient trees
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Point Atkinson Lighthouse (1912) - National Historic Site
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Most photographed landmark in Lower Mainland
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🥾Hikers
- 🔹Nature Photographers
- 💑Couples
- 🐕Dog Walkers
The Occasion
- 🔹Coastal Hiking
- 🔹Scenic Photography
- 🔹Romantic Sunset
Park Information
Admission
Free
Amenities
Not Available
Park Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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The best views of the lighthouse are from the "Valley of the Giants" trail leading down to the shore rocks.
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The parking lot is small and fills up very quickly on weekends; consider arriving before 9 AM.
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There is no cell service in many of the lower trail sections; keep your group together.
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
4902 Beacon Lane, West Vancouver, BC
🚇 Transit
Getting here by bus is a classic Vancouver move, but it's a journey. Catch a West Vancouver Blue Bus from downtown and prepare for a considerable walk from the nearest stop on Marine Drive to the park entrance.
🚗 Parking
The park's main lot is notoriously small and fills up at an astonishing rate on weekends and sunny days. Arrive very early or be prepared to circle for a spot; street parking in the surrounding residential area is extremely limited.