The Prospect Point Lighthouse is quite a historical landmark of Stanley Park. It was established in October 1888, just four days after Stanley Park was opened. Three months earlier, on July 25, 1888, the steamship ‘Beaver’ had slammed into Prospect Point. The current lighthouse, established in 1948 is a square pyramidal cement tower painted white with a single red horizontal stripe.
We visited the lighthouse while hiking along the seawall to Prospect Point. The entry to the tower was closed, but we got great views of the surroundings and the Lion’s Gate Bridge spanning the...
Read moreLocated directly underneath the Lions Gate Bridge, I made the mistake of taking the trail down the hill from the Prospect Point Cafe. This would have been so much easier to access with my e-bike along the seawall. So do that!
A lighthouse on this point dates back to 1888 though it was replaced with this existing structure in 1948. It is a square cement tower with a focal plane of 38 feet above the water.
The interior of the structure is not open to the public but you can walk up to it and just about underneath. There is a night view of the Burrard Inlet and look up at the...
Read moreIf you're visiting Vancouver for the first time, you must visit this place for the spectacular view of the city. You can drive there or if you're feeling adventurous take a walk from Stanley park(about 40 minutes walk) My jaw dropped when I reached there. It's just one of those places that makes you speechless and enjoy the...
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