Lighthouse Park is an extraordinarily little known piece of paradise, so close to to Vancouver as to see its tall buildings, yet immersed into a dramatically beautiful coastal rainforest.

A wonderful network of trails winds throughout massive Douglas-fir trees and Western Red Cedars as well as golden Arbutus trees stretching toward the ocean.

There are so many great aspects of this hike.  The first is the beautiful drive to get there.  Marine Drive spectacularly hugs the rugged and steep coast of West Vancouver.

Another is the wonderful variation of trails.  They stretch out in several directions in the thick forest, each leading to breathtaking ocean viewpoints.

Another is the variety of wildlife.  Along with the majestic trees there are the occasional bald eagles, oystercatchers, seagulls, shore crabs, hermit crabs and starfish, among quite a lot else.

Another is the seemingly endless array of picnic tables and even better, rock outcrops at the edge of the Georgia Strait and Pacific Ocean beyond.

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Directions to Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver:

From downtown Vancouver follow Highway 99 as if going to Whistler.  After crossing the Lions Gate Bridge follow the sign for Whistler and you will get onto Marine Drive.  Head westbound along Marine Drive (stay on Marine Drive now, do not follow the Whistler signs anymore).  Marine Drive continues past a mini town of shops and restaurants, it will begin to narrow and the road will wind around the coastline.   Keep following this beautiful coastal road until you see the Lighthouse Park sign on your left.

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