Lighthouse Park is approximately 75 hectares in size and a nationally significant natural park within West Vancouver. It has important natural and cultural resources and very high levels of use by local residents and tourists. The park is a biologically rich and unique resource and is an example of a remaining old growth coastal forest in the Lower Mainland. The lighthouse and light station grounds at Point Atkinson are a national historic site and one of the most photographed and recognizable landmarks in the entire Lower Mainland.

While the area directly around the light station grounds cannot be accessed by the public, there is a great viewpoint in the park that gives visitors a beautiful vantage point of the area. View the trail map for directions on how to find your way to the viewpoint.

Parking at Lighthouse Park

Public parking at the park is limited and fills up quickly in good weather. Parking lots will be closed when full. Please have an alternate plan and follow the instructions of traffic control personnel.

Lighthouse Park is accessed from a parking lot just off Beacon Lane. When travelling along Marine Drive towards Horseshoe Bay, turn left on Beacon Lane and follow the signs for Lighthouse Park.

Note: No buses are permitted down Water Lane or into the Lighthouse Park parking lot. 

Park hours

The park is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Washrooms

Washrooms are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the exception of the Juniper Loop washroom which is closed for the season.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the District has increased the frequency of cleaning in park washrooms.

The lighthouse, a national historic site, is one of the most photographed and recognizable landmarks in the entire Lower Mainland. The waters around Lighthouse Park is a Rockfish Protection Area, and the park is a favourite spot for picnicking.